Helper for form in L5.1

helpers

<?php
if(! function_exists('form_model')) {
    function form_model($object = false)
    {
        return function($name) use ($object) 
        {
            if(!$object) return old($name);
            else return isset($object) ? $object->$name : old($name);
        };
    }
}

Register helper.php:

• Add this new key to "autoload" key in your composer.json

   "files": ["app/Http/helpers.php"]

• Then do

   php artisan clear-compiled

How to use:

• In create method

   $form = form_model();

• In edit method

   $form = form_model($model);

• In create view

   <input value="{{ $form('fieldName') }}" type="text" />