Laravel Method paginate does not exist

Question

I am trying to paginate Model result, but I am getting \"Method paginate does not exist.\". Here is my code:

$user_dispatches = Dispatch::all()->where(\'user_         


        

Answer 1

Extending a bit Alexey's perfect answer :

Dispatch::all() => Returns a Collection

Dispatch::all()->where() => Returns a Collection

Dispatch::where() => Returns a Query

Dispatch::where()->get() => Returns a Collection

Dispatch::where()->get()->where() => Returns a Collection

You can only invoke "paginate" on a Query, not on a Collection.

And yes, it is totally confusing to have a where function for both Queries and Collections, working as close as they do, but it is what it is.