Should we prefer a service layer or go directly with the repository in Laravel?

03 Ağu 07:45

In Laravel projects, the question of where to place business logic is frequently debated. Some developers advocate creating a service layer to keep controllers lean, while others believe querying directly through repositories (or models) is simpler and faster. Both approaches have pros and cons in terms of performance, testability, and preventing code repetition. When comparing these two methods, which criteria do you prioritize? How do you manage this structure in your projects, and in what situations do you prefer one over the other? I’d love to hear your thoughts.