1. Create a Helper File Create a new PHP file to store your helper functions. Laravel doesn't come with a dedicated helper file by default, but you can create one in the app/Helpers directory (or any directory you prefer). Example: bash Copy code mkdir app/Helpers touch app/Helpers/helpers.php 2. Define Your Helper Function Add your function(s) to the new helper file. Example ( app/Helpers/helpers.php ): php Copy code <?php if (! function_exists ( 'greetUser' )) { function greetUser ( $name ) { return "Hello, $name !" ; } } 3. Include the Helper File You need to include this file in the application so that Laravel can load the functions. Option 1: Autoload via composer.json Edit your composer.json file and add the helper file under the autoload section: json Copy code "autoload" : { "files" : [ "app/Helpers/helpers.php" ] } After adding this, run the following command to regenerate...