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PHP 8.5

URI Extension
PHP 8.5 adds a built-in URI extension to parse, normalize, and handle URLs following RFC 3986 and WHATWG URL standards.
Pipe Operator
The |> operator enables chaining callables left-to-right, passing values smoothly through multiple functions without intermediary variables.
Clone With
Clone objects and update properties with the new clone() syntax, making the "with-er" pattern simple for readonly classes.
#[\NoDiscard] Attribute
The #[\NoDiscard] attribute warns when a return value isn't used, helping prevent mistakes and improving overall API safety .
Closures and First -class Callables in Constant Expressions
static closures and first -class callables can now be used in constant expressions, such as attribute parameters .
Persistent cURL Share Handles
Handles can now be persisted across multiple PHP requests, avoiding the cost of repeated connection initialization to the same hosts .

PHP 8.4
Major Features:
  • Property Hooks allow intercepting properties
  • Asymmetric Visibility for get and set
  • #[Deprecated] attribute signals removal intent
  • new array lookup and query options
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PHP 8.3
Major Features:
  • class constants can now be typed
  • Dynamic class Constants
  • Enhanced deep cloning of readonly instances
  • Generate random strings from provided character sets
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PHP 8.2
Major Features:
  • Entire classes can now be marked readonly
  • Improved type support with Disjunction Normal Forms
  • null, true and false are now usable as types
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    A place for PHP programmers & friends to discuss topics related to the PHP programming language, frameworks, packages, tools, open source, tech, life, and more
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  • PHP Developers (Discord)
    Born in 2018, it is the first community on Discord dedicated to PHP developers. Open for both experts and apprentices.
  • Reddit
    Reddit has an active PHP community discussing the language and its ecosystem.
  • Room 11
    The original StackOverflow live chat for PHP help and internals discussion.
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