What is the latest version of PHP?
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The latest version of PHP is 8.3, which was released on July 4, 2024. The release candidate for PHP 8.3 was announced as part of the ongoing development process leading to the final release was made on June 20, 2024.
Main features of PHP 8.3:
PHP 8.3 includes enhancements and bug fixes.
- Typed Class Constants
- JSON Validation
- Dynamic Class Constant and Enum Member Fetch Support
- Multibyte String Padding
- Stream Context Management
- Random Extension Enhancements
- Garbage Collection Improvements
- Fallback Values in INI Settings
- CLI Lint Tool Enhancements
- Support for Aliasing Built-in PHP Classes
Additional features of PHP 8.3:
PHP 8.3 includes several other improvements and features:
- Improved Attributes Support
- Enhanced JSON Handling
- Dynamic Class Constant and Enum Member Fetching
- Multibyte String Padding
- Stream Context Management
- Random Extension Enhancements
- Garbage Collection Improvements
- Fallback Values in INI Settings
- CLI Lint Tool Enhancements
- Support for Aliasing Built-in PHP Classes
What features does the PHP 8.3 upgrade offer?
- Support for Aliasing Built-in PHP Classes
- Typing of Class Constants RFC
- Dynamic Retrieval of Class Constants RFC
- The New #[\Override] Attribute RFC
- Cloning of Readonly Properties RFC
- New Functions such as json_validate() and Randomizer::getBytesFromString()
- New Methods for the Random Extension
- Further Improvements and Changes
PHP 8.3 Compatibility: Shopware and Magento?
Shopware with PHP 8.3
Shopware 6 is official compatibility with PHP 8.3 has been confirmed. pgrading to PHP 8.3 allows Shopware users to benefit from the latest developments in the PHP world without worrying about potential incompatibilities or security risks.
Magento with PHP 8.3
Magento, has implemented compatibility with PHP 8.3. Magento users can use the latest PHP version to run their websites. This is an important step for Magento users, as PHP 8.3 not only improves performance but also offers new features and security enhancements that increase the integrity of their online stores.
PHP 8.4: Release Schedule:
PHP 8.4 is set to launch on November 21, 2024. The schedule for PHP 8.4 release are also follows:
- June 6, 2024: The first Alpha version will be released. This is the very early version for testing.
- July 16, 2024: The feature freeze happens. No new features will be added after this date.
- July 18, 2024: The first Beta version will be out. This version is more stable, but still for testing.
- August 29, 2024: The first Release Candidate (RC) version will be released. This version is almost ready for the final release, with only minor tweaks expected.
- November 21, 2024: The final release of PHP 8.4. This is the official version that everyone can use.
