News Archive - 2012

    Here are the most important news items we have published in 2012 on PHP.net.

    PHP 5.5.0 Alpha2 released

    21-Dec-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.5.0alpha2. This release adds new features and fix some bugs from alpha1. All users of PHP are encouraged to test this version carefully, and report any bugs in the bug tracking system.

    THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW - DO NOT USE IT IN PRODUCTION!

    PHP 5.5.0 Alpha 2 comes with new features and improvements such as (incomplete list) :

    • Support for using empty() on the result of function calls and other expressions,
    • Systemtap support by enabling systemtap compatible dtrace probes on linux,
    • Optimized access to temporary and compiled VM variables. 8% less memory reads.

    Please, note that this alpha version also introduces the ext/mysql depreciation.

    You can read the full list of changes in the NEWS file contained in the release archive.

    For source downloads of PHP 5.5.0 Alpha 2 please visit the download page, Windows binaries can be found on windows.php.net/qa/.

    Thank you for helping us making PHP better.

    PHPBenelux Conference 2013

    PHPBenelux Conference 2013

    20-Dec-2012

    After a very successful 2012 edition, we are proud to announce PHPBenelux Conference 2013. This event will take place on Friday January 25th and Saturday January 26th 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium. We organize a community oriented conference that is built around an excellent lineup and awesome socials. Our schedule has been announced and tickets are available. Go to http://conference.phpbenelux.eu/2013/ for more information.

    PHP 5.4.10 and PHP 5.3.20 released!

    20-Dec-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.4.10 and PHP 5.3.20. These releases fix about 15 bugs. Please note that the PHP 5.3 series will enter an end of life cycle and receive only critical fixes as of March 2013. All users of PHP are encouraged to upgrade to PHP 5.4.

    For source downloads of PHP 5.4.10 and PHP 5.3.20 please visit our downloads page, Windows binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/.

    The list of changes are recorded in the ChangeLog.

    php[tek] 2013

    php[tek] 2013 Conference

    19-Dec-2012

    We are pleased to announce that tek13 will be taking place this year again at it's traditional location in Chicago, IL. This year's dates are from May 14th - 17th, 2013. It will again be a 3-track conference with a focus on the community.

    The Call for Papers has been announced and will be running until January 15th, 2013. Conference registration will open on January 1st. We look forward to seeing many of you there this year!

    PHP 5.4.9 and PHP 5.3.19 released!

    22-Nov-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.4.9 and PHP 5.3.19. These releases fix over 15 bugs. All users of PHP are encouraged to upgrade to PHP 5.4.9, or at least 5.3.19.

    For source downloads of PHP 5.4.9 and PHP 5.3.19 please visit our downloads page, Windows binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/.

    The list of changes are recorded in the ChangeLog.

    PHP 5.5.0 Alpha1 released

    15-Nov-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.5.0alpha1. This release marks the beginning of the PHP 5.5.0 release cycle. All users of PHP are encouraged to test this version carefully, and report any bugs in the bug tracking system.

    THIS IS A DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW - DO NOT USE IT IN PRODUCTION!

    PHP 5.5.0 Alpha 1 comes with new features such as (incomplete list) :

    • support for Generators,
    • a new password hashing API,
    • support for finally in try/catch blocks
    • support for list() in foreach,
    • constant array/string dereferencing,
    • ext/intl improvement.

    We also dropped support for Windows XP and 2003.

    You can read the full list of changes in the NEWS file contained in the release archive.

    For source downloads of PHP 5.5.0 Alpha 1 please visit the download page, Windows binaries can be found on windows.php.net/qa/.

    Thank you for helping us making PHP better.

    SunshinePHP Developer Conference

    SunshinePHP Developer Conference

    03-Nov-2012

    SoFloPHP is excited to present the inaugural SunshinePHP Developer Conference in Miami, Florida from February 8th - 9th, 2013. This 2 day event will feature 3 awesome tracks, with one track dedicated to Symfony. We are also planning an Uncon, as well as a hack event, and many opportunities to socialize with the PHP community. Please register soon to take advantage of our early bird discounted rate before it ends.

    In February when the rest of the world is cold and snowy, it is sunny and beautiful in Florida. Come join us for some sun and learning.

    Our call for papers runs until December 1st, 2012, so please get those talks in! We will be announcing the sessions and speakers around mid-December after our board has a chance to consider each submission.

    PHP UK 2013

    PHP UK Conference

    02-Nov-2012

    PHP London are pleased to announce the 8th Annual PHP UK conference; a 2-day event with 4 great tracks held at at The Brewery in the heart of the City of London on February 22nd- 23rd 2013.

    With over 600 delegates, speakers, and sponsors, PHP UK conference aims to deliver fantastic up to date content about PHP and related web technologies in a comfortable and professional setting. There are countless networking opportunities to engage with international speakers and delegates, which makes the event one you won't want to miss.

    Our call for papers is open until November the 22nd and we would love to hear from you!

    PHP 5.4.8 and PHP 5.3.18 released!

    18-Oct-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.4.8 and PHP 5.3.18. These releases fix over 20 bugs. All users of PHP are encouraged to upgrade to PHP 5.4.8, or at least 5.3.18.

    Key enhancements in these releases include:

    • Fixed bug #63111 (is_callable() lies for abstract static method)
    • Fixed bug #61442 (exception threw in __autoload can not be catched)

    For source downloads of PHP 5.4.8 and PHP 5.3.18 please visit our downloads page, Windows binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/.

    The list of changes are recorded in the ChangeLog.

    True North 2012

    True North PHP

    13-Oct-2012

    True North PHP is a 2 day, multi-track, community-driven PHP conference. We believe that the PHP community is second to none, and also believe that Toronto has an awesome PHP community and deserves an equally awesome conference.

    Come out November 2-3, 2012 and hear both local talent and internationally known members of the PHP community share their thoughts and tools they use to build the web.

    WDC2013

    Web Developer Conference (WDC) 2013

    13-Oct-2012

    The Web Developer Conference (WDC) is the conference for web developers from the 24th – 27th June 2013 in Nuremberg (Germany). The conference is addressed to developers of web applications, content and online managers, agencies and webmasters. The WDC will be presented by the German trade magazine "web & mobile developer". More information about the conference can be found on the website via www.web-developer-conference.de.

    Midwest PHP Conference

    Midwest PHP Conference

    05-Oct-2012

    MidwestPHP (March 2 and 3rd, 2013 - St. Paul, MN, USA) is a two-day conference in the heart of Minnesota featuring 40+ sessions covering a wide range of topics ranging from PHP basics for newbies to advanced PHP concepts, frameworks, databases, third party tools and components, and web development.

    PHP 5.4.7 and PHP 5.3.17 released!

    13-Sep-2012

    The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 5.4.7 and PH