Laravel 11 Features That Will Replace Old Coding Practices Forever

1. No More AppServiceProvider or RouteServiceProvider

With Laravel 11, the bootstrapping process is cleaner than ever. By default, the following files are now gone:

• app/Providers/AppServiceProvider.php

• app/Providers/RouteServiceProvider.php

• routes/web.php (replaced with a new routes.php)

• config/app.php (restructured)

This means you no longer need to register bindings or routes in providers. Simpler, cleaner and faster.

Before (Laravel 10):

Now (Laravel 11):

Use auto-discovery or closure-based bindings directly in bootstrap/app.php.

2. New routes.php Format

Laravel 11 utilizes a single-file-based routing system.

routes.php Example:

This eliminates the need for multiple route files and service providers.

3. Auto-Binding Without Service Providers

You no longer need to manually register bindings.

Example:

In Laravel 11, this interface gets auto-bound if there's only one implementation in the container:

Laravel now uses reflection to resolve dependencies automatically.

4. Simplified Directory Structure

Laravel 11 removes several folders and files by default:

• No Events, Listeners, or Jobs folders unless you create them.

• No Http/Kernel.php (streamlined into bootstrap/app.php)

• Cleaner app folder — only what you use, nothing extra.

This helps reduce mental overhead and keeps things minimal.

5. Built-in Health Checks (New Artisan Command)

Laravel 11 introduces a new Artisan command:

This checks:

• Database connectivity

• Cache availability

• App key

• Queue status

Custom checks can also be added using:

6. New bootstrap/app.php Handles Everything

Laravel 11 moves all bootstrapping logic to bootstrap/app.php.

Example:

It removes the need for separate config files and bootstrappers.

7. Scoped Route Controllers

Laravel 11 now supports scoped routes directly:

This keeps controllers organized and DRY.

8. Typed Enums in Validation Rules

Validation rules now natively support PHP 8.1 enums:

This makes your validation logic more robust and type-safe.

9. Built-in Broadcasting Channels and Policies Auto-Discovery

Manual registration in AuthServiceProvider is no longer necessary.

In Laravel 11, you don’t have to manually wire up policies, broadcast channels or listeners — the framework now handles that behind the scenes.

Less boilerplate. More productivity.

📈 Performance Gains

Laravel 11's new structure reduces file loads and boot time. Apps using Laravel Octane or Swoole with Laravel 11 see up to 25% speed improvement out of the box.

💬 Are You Ready for Laravel 11?

Have you started migrating your project to Laravel 11?

Which feature excites you the most?

👉 Tell us in the comments!