In Laravel's Blade templates, the $loop variable provides several properties that can be useful beyond just first and last. Here are the additional properties you can use:
Laravel Blade $loop Variable Properties
1. $loop->index (0-based index)
@foreach ($items as $item)
{{ $loop->index }}: {{ $item->name }}
@endforeach
2. $loop->iteration (1-based index)
@foreach ($items as $item)
Item {{ $loop->iteration }}: {{ $item->name }}
@endforeach
3. $loop->count (Total Items)
@foreach ($items as $item)
@if ($loop->last)
This is the last item out of {{ $loop->count }}: {{ $item->name }}
@endif
@endforeach
4. $loop->remaining (Remaining Items)
@foreach ($items as $item)
{{ $loop->remaining }} items remaining.
@endforeach