🔴 Database Connection Error

Error Message: SQLSTATE[HY000] [1045] Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)

Error Code: 1045

📋 Connection Details:

• Host: localhost
• Port: 3306
• Database: smp
• Username: root
• Password: [EMPTY]
• Charset: utf8mb4
• DSN: mysql:host=localhost;port=3306;dbname=smp;charset=utf8mb4

🔧 Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Check XAMPP: Make sure XAMPP and MySQL are running
2. Check Database: Verify database 'smp' exists
3. Check Credentials: Verify username/password are correct
4. Check Port: Default MySQL port is 3306
5. Check .env file: Make sure .env file exists and is readable

🛠️ Quick Fixes:

• CREATE DATABASE smp; - Create database if not exists
• Start MySQL service in XAMPP Control Panel
• Check MySQL error logs for more details

💡 To hide this detailed error, set APP_ENV=production in your .env file