Update Laravel 4 to newer version by using composer

Question

I'm using Laravel 4, and for example, there is a new version. Let say, Laravel 4.2. Can I update Laravel 4 by setting composer.json and using composer command? I don't want to configure its files manually when there is a newer version.

composer.json:

"require": {
        "laravel/framework": "4.2.*@dev"
    },

in cmd:

composer update

Is it the correct way?

Answer 1

That is correct, although you also need to check the official documentation and follow the official upgrade guide, as there are still a couple of files you might need to change manually depending upon what version you are upgrading from.