How to properly install package in laravel?

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To properly install a package in Laravel, follow these steps:

1. Open your command line interface (CLI) and navigate to the root directory of your Laravel project.
2. Use Composer to install the package by running the following command: composer require vendor/package_name Replace vendor/package_name with the actual name of the package you want to install. For example, if you want to install the Laravel Debugbar package, the command would be: composer require barryvdh/laravel-debugbar
3. Composer will download and install the package along with its dependencies.
4. Once the installation is complete, Laravel will automatically discover the package and perform any necessary configuration. In case Laravel doesn't automatically discover the package, you can run the following command to discover and register the service provider: php artisan vendor:publish --provider="VendorPackageServiceProvider" Replace "VendorPackageServiceProvider" with the actual namespace of the package's service provider.
5. If needed, you may also need to update your application's configuration files to include any necessary settings for the installed package. Refer to the package documentation for instructions on how to do this.
6. Finally, refresh your application and the package should now be properly installed and ready to use.

Note: Always review the package documentation for any specific installation instructions or additional steps required for the package you are installing.