How to run “composer update” on test/production server?

Question

I'm developing an application in laravel, I have completed it on localhost, but when I run it on test server it shows me error

Class 'Collective\Html\HtmlServiceProvider' not found

I think it need to update composer. But how do I do it on test server..!

Please help me I'm new to laravel and web hosting. Thank you.

Answer 1

你必须做一个

composer install

Answer 2

you have 3 options

1. Copy /vendor folder via FTP - simple
2. Install and run Composer via terminal - can be forbidden
3. Run composer update from PHP

This is complete solution for 3. with description. https://stackoverflow.com/a/38396047/2583652

code here: https://github.com/whipsterCZ/laravel-libraries/blob/master/public/composer.php