PHP 8.5 PHP Group
Use this command to install PHP 8.5:
winget install --id=PHP.PHP.8.5 -e PHP 8.5 is a widely-used open-source scripting language designed for web development and general-purpose programming. It excels at embedding into HTML, making it ideal for creating dynamic websites and applications.
Key Features:
- New "URI" Extension: Simplifies working with Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs) by providing native support.
- Pipe Operator (|>): Enhances code readability by enabling a functional programming style.
- Clone With: Improves object manipulation by allowing selective cloning of properties.
- #[\NoDiscard] Attribute: Prevents unused return values, reducing potential bugs and improving code quality.
- Support for Closures in Constant Expressions: Expands the flexibility of defining constants.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers building websites or web applications, PHP 8.5 offers faster development cycles and improved performance. Its new features simplify complex tasks, reduce errors, and enhance maintainability, making it a valuable tool for modern web development. It can be installed via winget for ease of use.