🔗 First-party image processing in Laravel 13.20

Laravel 13.20 introduces first-party image processing through an immutable, driver-based API for transforming images. This new functionality allows developers to handle uploads, storage, URLs, and raw bytes directly in the framework without relying on third-party libraries. The Image facade provides methods for various transformations like resizing, cropping, and format conversion while ensuring that each transformation returns a new instance. Additionally, enhancements such as a #[WithoutMiddleware] controller attribute and separate Redis prefixes for sessions make for a more efficient development experience. This release builds upon the existing Eloquent and queue functionality with features designed to streamline image handling and improve application organization.