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Learn how to effectively manage multiple submit buttons in Laravel forms to redirect to different controller methods using resource controller.
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Managing Multiple Submit Buttons in Laravel Forms

When building forms in Laravel, one common challenge developers face is how to handle multiple submit buttons effectively. You might have a scenario where you need one button to save the data, while another button should redirect users to a list of saved entries. This requirement often leads to confusion, especially regarding how to direct each button to the appropriate controller method. Let's delve into a practical solution for this issue.

The Scenario

Consider you have a Blade template, create.blade.php, where you want to implement two buttons:

A Save button that submits the form and triggers the store method in your resource controller.

A Show List button that should redirect users to the list of saved entries by calling the index method of the same resource controller.

You might have written your buttons like this:

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The Problem

While you have two buttons that aim to perform different actions, Laravel processes this form as a single submission. You might be wondering how to differentiate between the two buttons and ensure that each leads to the correct function in your controller.

The Solution

Use of Anchor Tag for Listing

A simple and effective workaround to manage this is by transforming your Show List button into an anchor (<a>) tag. By doing this, you separate the two functionalities: form submission for saving data and navigation to the list of saved resources. Here’s how you can implement this strategy:

Step 1: Modify the Blade Template

Replace the Show List button with an anchor tag that links to your resource controller's index route:

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Step 2: Update Your Routes

Ensure your routes are correctly set in your web.php file:

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Step 3: Define the Controller Methods

Your resource controller should already have the necessary methods set up to handle these requests. For example:

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Conclusion

Handling multiple buttons in a Laravel form can be streamlined by simply using an anchor tag for navigation purposes while maintaining a button for form submission. This approach not only clarifies the distinction between actions but also adheres to Laravel's resource routing conventions.

By employing this method, you can ensure that users have a seamless experience when interacting with your forms, allowing them to easily save data or view their entries with a single click.

Now you're all set to build forms that efficiently manage multiple actions in Laravel!