How to roll back Laravel

"Learn how to rollback Laravel migrations with an example that shows how to undo the changes to your database structure."

Rolling back Laravel is a relatively simple process if you are using version control, such as Git. In this example, we will be using Git to roll back to a previous version of our Laravel application.

Steps to Roll Back Laravel Using Git

1. Check your current version: Before you start rolling back your Laravel application, it is important to check your current version. To do this, you can use the following command in your terminal:

git log --oneline

This command will show you a list of the most recent commits. Take note of the commit hash for the version you want to roll back to.

2. Reset your project to the desired version: Once you have the commit hash for the version you want to roll back to, you can reset your project to that version using the following command:

git reset --hard <commit hash>

This command will reset your project to the version you specified. Note that this will discard any changes you have made since the version you are rolling back to.

3. Push your changes: After you have reset your project, you will need to push the changes to your remote repository. To do this, you can use the following command:

git push --force origin <branch name>

This command will push the changes to your remote repository. Note that this may overwrite any changes that have been made since the version you are rolling back to.

By following these steps, you should be able to roll back your Laravel application to a previous version. It is important to note that this process can be somewhat risky, so make sure you have a backup of your project before attempting to roll back. If you do not have a version control system in place, it is highly recommended that you set one up before attempting to roll back your application.