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[Laravel](https://msaied.com/articles?category=laravel) 6. / 7. Route::query() and Model defaults() in Laravel 13.35 [Laravel](https://msaied.com/articles?category=laravel) Route::query() and Model defaults() in Laravel 13.35 ===================================================== Laravel 13.35 ships Route::query() for the HTTP QUERY method, an opt-in HasDefaultAttributes trait for Eloquent models, cleaner fake assertions, percentage memory limits for queue workers, and more. ![](https://cdn.msaied.com/01M22N44A70A5MC2S599JP0MPH.webp) [Mohamed Said](https://msaied.com#person) Published 7 Oct 2026 · Updated 7 Oct 2026 · 3 min read ShareCopy linkCopied ![Route::query() and Model defaults() in Laravel 13.35](https://cdn.msaied.com/750/bc3e713faaa9d7c80b19bb72f0b4f97d.png) On this page +1. [What's New in Laravel 13.35](#whats-new-in-laravel-1335) 2. [Route::query() — HTTP QUERY Method Support](#routequery-http-query-method-support) 3. [Model defaults() via HasDefaultAttributes](#model-defaults-via-hasdefaultattributes) 4. [Property Arrays in Fake Assertions](#property-arrays-in-fake-assertions) 5. [Percentage Memory Limits for queue:work](#percentage-memory-limits-for-queuework) 6. [Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer()](#schedulealwaysononeserver) 7. [Stop Long-Running Scheduled Commands on Deploy](#stop-long-running-scheduled-commands-on-deploy) 8. [Other Notable Additions](#other-notable-additions) 9. [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) What's New in Laravel 13.35 --------------------------- Laravel v13.35.0 landed on October 7, 2026 with a solid set of developer-facing improvements. Here is a breakdown of the most impactful changes. Route::query() — HTTP QUERY Method Support ------------------------------------------ Joel Butcher added `Route::query()`, which registers a route for the HTTP `QUERY` method. `QUERY` is a safe method that carries a request body, making it ideal for search endpoints whose filter payloads are too large for a query string. ```php Route::query('/products/search', SearchProductsController::class); ``` Previously you had to write `Route::match(['QUERY'], ...)`. Now `QUERY` is a first-class verb in the router, so `Route::any()` and `Route::redirect()` also match it. Note that CSRF protection still applies to `QUERY` routes in the `web` middleware group — include a CSRF token or add the route to the `except` list. Model defaults() via HasDefaultAttributes ----------------------------------------- Wes Hooper back-ported the `defaults()` method from Laravel 14 as an opt-in trait. Unlike the static `$attributes` property, `defaults()` is a method, so values can come from config, feature flags, or runtime state. ```php use Illuminate\Database\Eloquent\Concerns\HasDefaultAttributes; class Subscription extends Model { use HasDefaultAttributes; protected function defaults(): array { return [ 'cancelled' => false, 'trial_days' => Feature::active('extended-trials') ? 30 : 14, ]; } } ``` The trait is opt-in to avoid breaking models that already have a method named `defaults()`. Values returned by `defaults()` take precedence over `$attributes` and are raw — they bypass casts and mutators. Property Arrays in Fake Assertions ---------------------------------- Jack Bayliss updated the `Queue`, `Bus`, `Event`, and `Notification` fakes to accept a plain array of expected property values instead of a callback: ```php // Before Queue::assertPushed(ProcessPodcast::class, function ($job) use ($podcast, $user) { return $job->podcast->is($podcast) && $job->user->is($user) && $job->status === 'pending'; }); // After Queue::assertPushed(ProcessPodcast::class, [ 'podcast' => $podcast, 'user' => $user, 'status' => 'pending', ]); ``` Eloquent models are compared with `is()`; all other values use strict equality. Properties must be public. Percentage Memory Limits for queue:work --------------------------------------- The `--memory` option on `queue:work` now accepts a percentage of PHP's `memory_limit`: ```bash php artisan queue:work --memory=60% ``` With a `memory_limit` of `512M` this stops the worker after a job once it uses roughly 307 MB. If `memory_limit` is `-1` (common for the PHP CLI), the percentage resolves to a negative number and the worker never stops for memory — set an explicit limit when using percentages. Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer() ----------------------------- Another addition from Jack Bayliss: calling `Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer()` in a service provider applies `onOneServer()` to every scheduled task globally, removing the need to annotate each task individually. ```php // AppServiceProvider::boot() Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer(); ``` Closure tasks without a name are skipped because `onOneServer()` requires a name to build the cache lock. Stop Long-Running Scheduled Commands on Deploy ---------------------------------------------- `schedule:interrupt` now stores a timestamp (similar to `queue:restart`), and a new `Schedule::hasBeenInterruptedSince()` helper lets long-running background commands check for an interrupt and exit gracefully at a safe point. Other Notable Additions ----------------------- - **`response()->markdown()`** — returns a `text/markdown` response, pairing with the existing `$request->wantsMarkdown()`. - **`lazy_root_creation` for local disks** — defers root directory creation until the first file write. - Numerous Eloquent, collection, and query builder bug fixes. Key Takeaways ------------- - `Route::query()` makes the HTTP QUERY method a first-class citizen in Laravel routing. - `HasDefaultAttributes` brings dynamic model defaults to Laravel 13 without breaking existing code. - Fake assertions now accept property arrays, cutting boilerplate in tests. - `queue:work --memory=60%` ties worker memory limits to container size automatically. - `Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer()` simplifies multi-server scheduler configuration. --- *Source: [Laravel News — Route::query() and Model defaults() in Laravel 13.35](https://laravel-news.com/laravel-13-35-0)* - [Laravel](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Laravel) - [Laravel 13](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Laravel%2013) - [Eloquent](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Eloquent) - [Routing](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Routing) - [Queue](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Queue) - [Scheduler](https://msaied.com/articles?search=Scheduler) Frequently asked questions --------------------------- Does Route::query() require a CSRF token in the web middleware group?Yes. CSRF protection treats QUERY requests the same as POST requests, so a route registered with Route::query() inside the web middleware group needs a valid CSRF token or must be added to the CSRF except list. Why is HasDefaultAttributes an opt-in trait in Laravel 13 instead of being built into the base Model?The trait is opt-in to avoid breaking existing models that already define a method named defaults(). Adding it only to models that explicitly use the trait keeps the change non-breaking. What happens when queue:work --memory=60% is used and PHP's memory\_limit is set to -1?When memory\_limit is -1 (unlimited, common for the PHP CLI), the percentage resolves to a negative number and the worker never stops for memory reasons. You should set an explicit memory\_limit for the worker process if you intend to use a percentage. ![Mohamed Said](https://cdn.msaied.com/01M22N44A70A5MC2S599JP0MPH.webp)About the author ---------------- [Mohamed Said](https://msaied.com#person)Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Laravel, scalable SaaS platforms, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. I build secure, high-performance web applications that help businesses grow. [About](https://msaied.com#about) [GitHub ↗](https://github.com/EG-Mohamed) [LinkedIn ↗](https://www.linkedin.com/in/msaiedm/) [WhatsApp ↗](https://wa.me/201094619204) [Email Address ↗](mailto:hello@msaied.com) [My CV ↗](https://drive.google.com/file/u/0/d/1MF20IPRJyzfy32mhEutjL5EpSls0w2Q8/view) [Previous articleVMPal: Give Your AI Agent a Whole Computer to Work With](https://msaied.com/articles/vmpal-give-your-ai-agent-a-whole-computer-to-work-with) On this page ------------- 1. [What's New in Laravel 13.35](#whats-new-in-laravel-1335) 2. [Route::query() — HTTP QUERY Method Support](#routequery-http-query-method-support) 3. [Model defaults() via HasDefaultAttributes](#model-defaults-via-hasdefaultattributes) 4. [Property Arrays in Fake Assertions](#property-arrays-in-fake-assertions) 5. [Percentage Memory Limits for queue:work](#percentage-memory-limits-for-queuework) 6. [Schedule::alwaysOnOneServer()](#schedulealwaysononeserver) 7. [Stop Long-Running Scheduled Commands on Deploy](#stop-long-running-scheduled-commands-on-deploy) 8. [Other Notable Additions](#other-notable-additions) 9. [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) ### Have a technical challenge? Tell me what you’re building. I reply within two working days. 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