0042-laravel-exceptions

You standardize Laravel exception handling by using static factory methods that embed the correct HTTP status codes and descriptive messages. This approach ensures business-rule errors map directly to consistent HTTP responses without duplicating logic across controllers and services.

The best way to return a 404 from a domain action is throwing a tailored exception via a static factory, such as OrderException::notFound($orderId). This couples the HTTP status code directly to the exception, ensuring the action returns the correct response automatically.

Static factories work with Symfony HttpExceptionInterface by sharing response behavior through an Httpable concern. Exception classes implementing this interface are automatically translated into HTTP responses, carrying the correct status code and contextual message set by the factory.

Yes, you can use custom exceptions for order processing, authorization, stock checks, and payment flows. Static factory methods create specific exception variants like insufficient stock or payment failure, ensuring consistent status codes and messages across these domain scenarios.

No, this approach does not require manual response formatting in controllers. Because the exceptions implement Symfony HttpExceptionInterface via an Httpable concern, Laravel automatically translates the thrown domain exceptions into correctly formatted HTTP responses.