Q: What is the meaning of ::class in config/app.php provider array in Laravel 5 Hi i dont know why we are using ::class in laravel 5 config/app.php provider array like Illuminate\Auth\AuthServiceProvider::class what is the purpose of ::class and what kind of other things we can use in same manner as ::class is being used here.. 

A: It's the fully qualified name (meaning, along with the namespaces) of the class as string. You can have a look here: PHP: The Basics - Manual
