In this intro episode, we're diving into the world of modals with Inertia.js, which can be a bit tricky because of how Inertia handles client-side and backend interactions, especially with routing. We'll quickly look at why rolling your own modal implementation can get complicated, then introduce you to the awesome Momentum Modal package that makes everything super easy – especially when you want your modals to play nicely with your routes.
You'll get a quick demo to see how Momentum Modal works, including dynamic content, transitions, and how it updates your URL for a more seamless user experience. We walk through opening and closing modals (both with buttons and programmatically), as well as a real-world example: a modal form for creating notes that instantly updates your dashboard.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear idea of what we'll build in this mini course – from installation all the way to building out functional, polished modals you can drop into any Inertia-powered Laravel app. Let's jump in and make modals fun (and easy) again!