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Create a Database Queue to Send SMS in PHP with Laravel Queues and Twilio SMS
Blog post from Twilio
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Author
Michael Okoko
Word Count
1,306
Language
English
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Summary
The tutorial outlines the creation of a Laravel application that utilizes queues to send SMS messages to users whose birthdays are today. The process involves setting up a database queue, creating a job to send the birthday message, and configuring the queue driver. The application uses the Twilio PHP SDK to send the SMS. The tutorial covers the necessary steps to create a database queue, including seeding the database with sample data, installing the Twilio PHP SDK, and configuring the Twilio account credentials. It also explains how to generate a job using the Artisan command, dispatching the job to process the birthday messages, and testing the application's functionality.