Science and Technology for the Community Training in Building Modern Web Applications Quickly Using Laravel at SMKN 64 East Jakarta

Abstract

SMKN 64 East Jakarta is a vocational school focused on developing students' technical skills. One of the areas of expertise is in computer skills, particularly in the Software Engineering program. A challenge faced by SMKN 64 East Jakarta is that students lack practical skills in web application development, especially in using modern frameworks such as Laravel, which are in high demand in the industrial sector. The school faces difficulties in preparing students to be more competitive in the job market. The proposed solution is to organise a training/workshop consisting of both lectures and hands-on, interactive practice sessions. The goal is for students to acquire the ability to build simple web applications, improve their understanding of software development, and increase their competitiveness. Through structured evaluations, this training is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of education and the technical skills of students at SMKN 64 East Jakarta. The expected outcomes for this Community Service activity include students being able to build simple web applications using Laravel, an improvement in their understanding of software development, and an enhancement of their competitiveness in the job market. Additionally, the expected outputs from this Community Service activity are: 1) An accredited ISSN journal/Scientific Publication, 2) A video of the activity, 3) Certified Copyrighted Educational Media. The methods employed in this Community Service are as follows: 1) Practical Training: Using a combination of lectures and hands-on practice to ensure students understand concepts and techniques, 2) Workshops: Interactive sessions aimed at building real-world projects and enhancing the learning experience, 3) Evaluation: Exams and project assessments to measure the skills acquired during the training.