In this Laravel 8 Typeahead JS Autocomplete Search Example tutorial, I will show you how to create a dynamic database driven ajax jquery autocomplete using typeahead js in Laravel. In this tutorial we will create a dynamic search dropdown autocomplete which will fetch options from database table using bootstrap typeahead js.

Laravel 8 Typeahead JS Autocomplete Search Example

In this step by step tutorial I will demonstrate how to create a dynamic database driven ajax jquery autocomplete using typeahead js in Laravel. Please follow the instruction given below:

• Step 1 – Install Laravel 8 App
• Step 2 – Connecting App to Database
• Step 3 – Generate Fake Records
• Step 4 – Add Routes
• Step 5 – Create Controller & Methods
• Step 6 – Create Blade View
• Step 7 – Start Development Server
• Step 8 – Test This App

Step 1 – Install Laravel 8 App

First of all we need to create a fresh laravel project, download and install Laravel using the below command

Step 2 – Connecting App to Database

Now, lets create a MySQL database and connect it with laravel application. After creating database we need to set database credential in application’s .env file.

Step 3 – Generate Fake Records

In this step we will insert dummy data into database

Now we will add fake records in our database. use the below command and add 100 fake records in database :

Step 4 – Add Routes

After this, we need to define routes in “routes/web.php” file. Lets open “routes/web.php” file and add the following routes in it.

routes/web.php

Step 5 – Create Controller & Methods

Now, lets create a controller named AutoCompleteController using command given below –

After successfully create controller go to app/controllers/AutoCompleteController.php and put the below code :