Laravel allows you to cast model attributes as encrypted strings1, when stored in the database. This gives you added security for any values that are sensitive (such as Personally identifiable information, PII), including complex structures such as arrays, collections, and even objects.
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#[RouteParameter] Does Not Bind Your Model
Michael Dyrynda explains a subtle Laravel gotcha: #[RouteParameter] only reads the current route parameter value, it does not perform implicit model binding. Good reminder that the controller signature still matters when you expect a bound Read more…