php artisan make:auth command overrides the existing views by default

[MikeAlhayek]

• Laravel Version: v5.4.15
• PHP Version: 5.6.24
• Database Driver & Version: MySQL 5.7.17

Description:

Where I issue php artisan make:auth command to use the authorization setup. The command overrode my layout/app.blade.php file. This caused me to lose my work!

The command should check if the files already exists before overriding the file. Instead of overriding, it should throw a warning and if the use wishes to override the files he/she can run the command with the --force option.

Steps To Reproduce:

create a file called app.blade.php in the views/layouts folder and write some code

Then execute php artisan make:auth command

[ghost]

layout/app.blade.php is generated for authorization system only

[MikeAlhayek]

@mg-freelancer well I happened to be using a layout with the same name. Since the file existing at the time the command was executed, the command should not assume that it can just override all my work just because there is a naming conflict. It is best to let the use make that decision.

[marconi1992]

@CrestApps I also think that is important check if already exist the views because in this case the name of the layout is very common in applications. This could be useful when the developer makes a custom scaffold command and he wants prevent that default commands and thirds commands overwrite the views, in case of controllers, configs, services, etc not is useful.

[srmklive]

php artisan make:auth is to be used only when you create a new laravel application. I would not recommend that you run this command on an already created application.

[ntzm]

That's true @srmklive, but it should definitely show an error if those files already exist and not overwrite them.

[GrahamCampbell]

Feel free to send a PR.

[ollyimanishimwe]

I've already created the app file in layouts,
but still after running the "php artisan make:auth" command it shows me the following message
The [auth/register.blade.php] view already exists. Do you want to replace it? (yes/no) [no]: >

help plz

[samimetoui]

artisan make:auth has completely overwritten my HomeController with empty controller content