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PHP 8.5: what’s new and what to adopt first

PHP 8.5 adds the pipe operator, URI extension, clone with, and #[\NoDiscard]. What to adopt first, and what can wait.

Go 1.25: container aware GOMAXPROCS, synctest, and what to enable

Go 1.25 understands Kubernetes CPU limits better, stabilizes testing/synctest, and experiments with json/v2 plus a new GC.

Doctrine Performance in Symfony: Fix Slow Queries Before You Scale

Practical Doctrine ORM tips for Symfony apps: stop N+1 queries, use DQL and QueryBuilder wisely, lean on indexes, and measure before you rewrite your data layer.

Symfony 7.4 LTS or 8.x: which path makes sense in 2026

Symfony 7.4 and 8.0 shipped together, but they serve different strategies. Support windows, deprecations, PHP requirements, and upgrade cost on production apps.

PHP 8.4 property hooks: fewer getters, clearer domain models

Property hooks and asymmetric visibility in PHP 8.4. How to write shorter value objects, when to keep classic methods, and what to avoid when migrating from older PHP.

Golang for PHP Developers: When Go Is the Better Backend Choice

A practical guide for PHP developers evaluating Golang. Compare concurrency, deployment, typing, and real project cases where Go outperforms a typical PHP service.

Symfony Messenger: Reliable Background Jobs in Production

Learn how Symfony Messenger helps you move heavy work out of the HTTP request, retry failed jobs safely, and keep your PHP applications responsive under load.

The Future of PHP Frameworks: Laravel vs Symfony

Laravel and Symfony remain the two most popular PHP frameworks. We compare their strengths and help you pick the right tool for your next project.

Optimizing PrestaShop Performance: Tips & Tricks

PrestaShop is a powerful e-commerce platform, but speed and performance optimization are crucial. Learn essential techniques to keep your store running smoothly.

PHP 8.3: What’s New and Why It Matters

PHP 8.3 introduces new features like typed class constants, performance improvements, and enhanced debugging tools. Discover what’s changing and how it affects your development workflow.

The Loss of Nikita and the Future of PHP

Nikita Popov’s departure from PHP accelerated the creation of the PHP Foundation to support its future. Backed by major companies, the foundation has secured strong funding and development continues.

PHP 8.0, what's new?

PHP 8.0 brings a host of enhancements aimed at making the language more organized and intuitive. In this article, we’ll highlight key new features like the match expression, constructor property promotion, and the Nullsafe operator.