Latest news and important updates from the PHP world.
Scheduled for release on November 20, 2025, PHP 8.5 is poised to significantly improve the development experience. Rather than dramatic shifts, this update prioritizes practical enhancements aimed at simplifying daily tasks, improving syntax clarity, and providing smarter debugging tools. PHP 8.5 continues PHP’s trajectory of steady, developer-focused improvements. Major New Features in PHP 8.5 1. … Read more
PHP 8.4, officially released on November 21, 2024, represents the newest stable iteration of the world’s most popular server-side scripting language. Packed with innovative features and substantial performance enhancements, PHP 8.4 significantly improves the developer experience and efficiency of modern web applications. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates and why they matter for … Read more
SymfonyLive Berlin 2026 is poised to be a landmark event for the global Symfony and PHP community. Scheduled for April 23–24, 2026, at the centrally located CineStar CUBIX on Alexanderplatz, this conference will bring together hundreds of developers, architects, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection. Event Overview Detail … Read more
AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s quickly becoming part of the everyday toolkit for developers in all languages, including PHP. Whether you’re maintaining legacy systems, building modern APIs, or working with Laravel, understanding how AI is reshaping our field is essential. Here’s a practical guide for PHP developers on what AI is doing to the … Read more
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise—it’s part of our everyday lives, our tools, and our work as developers. But what does that really mean for us? How should we think about integrating AI responsibly, and what role will it play in our future? Let’s explore how AI is reshaping the tech landscape and … Read more
The world of AI tooling is moving fast—and PHP is keeping pace. One of the most exciting developments for PHP developers is the rise of MCP servers, which make it easy to connect large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 to real-world data and systems. Let’s dive into what MCP is, how it works, and how … Read more
Symfony recently celebrated two decades of continuous innovation and community engagement during the PHPverse 2025 conference. Led by Nicolas Grekas, a prominent Symfony core contributor and PHP Foundation board member, the event highlighted Symfony’s significant milestones, showcased its modern capabilities, and outlined exciting future developments. Community & Influence Since its inception in 2005, Symfony has … Read more
upported by the PHP Foundation since 2025, FrankenPHP is now widely recognized as a powerful alternative to traditional PHP-FPM and web server configurations, promising unmatched performance, simplicity, and modern deployment capabilities. What is FrankenPHP? FrankenPHP is a high-performance PHP application server developed by Kévin Dunglas, the creator of API Platform. Originally introduced in late 2022, … Read more