Codefire Conversations today at 5pm (Europe/Berlin)
PHP 8.5 insights straight from the source with Volker Dusch, Release Manager of PHP 8.5.
We’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the PHP project.
👉 Register: https://codefire-conversations.com
Really looking forward to be able to use #Closures in #Attributes with #php85.
<?php
$lol = #[Lol(#[Lol(#[Lol(#[Lol(static function () {
echo "Style";
})] static function () {
echo " ";
})] static function () {
echo "Passing";
})] static function () {
echo " ";
})] static function () {
echo "Continuation";
};
for (;;) {
$lol();
$a = (new ReflectionFunction($lol))->getAttributes();
if ($a === []) break;
$lol = $a[0]->getArguments()[0];
}
?>
🥳 PHP 8.5 Released!
In this new release, we have:
🌐 URI Extension
▶️ Pipe Operator
📑 Clone With
⚠️ A New #[\NoDiscard] Attribute
🆕 Closures and First-Class Callables in Constant Expressions
🌀 Persistent cURL Share Handles
👓 Read all about it on: https://www.php.net/releases/8.5/
🔗 https://php.net/ChangeLog-8#8.5.0
📦 https://php.net/downloads
Composer 2.9 is here! 🚀 It automatically blocks packages with known vulnerabilities, has a new repository command to manage repos from the CLI, and lots more!
Read the full announcement: https://blog.packagist.com/composer-2-9/
#composerphp #phpc #PHP
We are pleased to announce the release of Composer 2.9.0, bringing improvements to security, repository management from the CLI, and lots more. Automatic Security Blocking Composer now automatically blocks updates to packages with known security advisories. This protection is enabled by default and prevents you from accidentally updating
The PHP Foundation is Seeking a New Executive Director! 🐘💜
We're asking the PHP community to help find the right person for this role. If you know someone who would be an excellent fit, please encourage them to apply or reach out to us directly.
https://thephp.foundation/blog/2025/11/10/seeking-new-executive-director/ #php #phpc #opensource
Slides for my "What's new in PHP 8.5" talk from #ipc #phpconference in #munich.
Leaving with renewed vigor and plenty of ideas.
https://speakerdeck.com/edorian/whats-new-in-php-8-dot-5-ipc-munich-2025
🗳️ Voting for the PHP 8.5 Release Page Contest is live!
Check out the shortlisted designs and vote for your favorite with 👍 on GitHub:
https://github.com/php/web-php/issues/1563
Voting closes Nov 2 — winner announced Nov 4 💜
Stefan Priebsch
packagist
Volker Dusch (Edorian)
PHP
Benjamin Eberlei
Jordi Boggiano
The PHP Foundation
