Configuration of Custom Roles Using Middleware

Introduction

A system can contain a wide variety of user types. Depending on the exact roles that each user plays, their access to certain functionalities might change. For instance, in a school information management system, three main types of stakeholders—students, teachers, and administration—play vital roles.

Every role needs to be limited within its specific boundaries. To configure role management, Laravel provides a convenient way to use middleware and sessions.

After considering the specific needs of a school management system, the following steps can be adopted to manage access to different roles: