global laravel version check code example

Example 1: check laravel version

php artisan --version

Example 2: update laravel version global

FIRST METHOD :
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# uninstall the package
composer global remove laravel/installer

# reinstall
composer global require laravel/installer
  
SECOND METHOD : 
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Just upgraded from Laravel 7 to 8, and running 
  composer global require "laravel/installer:^4.0" 

did the trick for me (i.e., without removeing first)