Here are the most important news items we have published in 2019 on PHP.net.
Submit your talks no later than January 28th, 2020 We are looking for high-quality, technical sessions from speakers who can cover advanced topics and keep our demanding audience inspired. Submissions are accepted up to and including January 28th, 2020. This is your chance to share. Submit your talks now!
Join us for 3 full days of Insights, Inspiration " Community around PHP and Web Technology! June 25, 26 and 27 2020 - RAI Amsterdam
Learn new stuff and get inspired by 50+ speakers " 500+ fellow attendees: join our Tutorial Day Thursday June 25 with master classes from the PHP " Web Tech community. Followed by the main Conference Days Friday and Saturday June 26 and 27, 2 days full of talks and social activities.
PHPBenelux Conference is the annual event for the PHP community from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and beyond where great content is delivered by experts from all parts of the world and knowledge shared during our amazing socials.
Make sure you join us on January 24 and 25, 2020 for our 11th edition of the conference. With a stellar line-up of speakers we bring you amazing knowledge in our legendary venue in Antwerp, Belgium. Get your tickets today!
Looking forward seeing you all there!
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.26. This is a security release which also contains several minor bug fixes.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.26 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.13. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.13 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.4.1. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.4 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.1 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
Held in the picturesque setting of Central Cardiff, accessible from local airports and train stations - PHP Wales will be bringing together around 400 PHP developers from around the world.
With your help we can put on our inaugural conference at PHPWales, bringing together 400 developers from around the world. Spread over 2 days in the capital city of Wales (Cardiff). Hosted in the Cardiff City Hall be sure to come along for the chance to learn from some of the best in the industry. With this being our first run, we wanted to set the theme to ensure the message was clear. Our theme is community, inclusion, and the importance of these. We have all seen when a community goes bad, or individuals are excluded from a community for one reason or another. We want to remind people that we are all one community of developers - but for these 2 days we are uniting under the banner of PHP.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.4.0. This release marks the fourth feature update to the PHP 7 series.
PHP 7.4.0 comes with numerous improvements and new features such as:
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0 please visit our downloads page Windows binaries can be found on the PHP for Windows site. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The migration guide is available in the PHP Manual. Please consult it for the detailed list of new features and backward incompatible changes.
Many thanks to all the contributors and supporters!
![php[tek] 2020](http://php.ge.mirror.cloud9.ge//images/news/tek2020-320w.png)
We are excited to announce the Call for Speakers is open for php[tek] 2020, the longest-running web developer conference in the United States that has a focus on the PHP programming language. We combine leadership, expertise, and networking in one event. Creating a relaxing atmosphere for tech leaders and developers to share, learn and grow professionally while also providing you with the knowledge to solve your everyday problems. Join us on the journey to be excited about work again!
The event will be taking place May 20-21 in Nashville, TN at The Inn at Opryland (A Gaylord Property). The conference will be broken into three tracks this year:
There is an optional Workshop Day on May 19 that lets attendees take two separate in-depth half-day workshops. We also offer full-day training classes on Monday (May 18th) on deep technical topics.
Interested in being a part of the 15th annual php[tek]? The Call for Speakers ends on January 4th. We do offer full travel & hotel coverage for speakers that request it. Read all the details and submit your proposals to us today!
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.25. This is a bug fix release.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.25 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.12. This is a bug fix release.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.12 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP team is glad to announce the sixth release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC6. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC6 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0, planned for November 28th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The PHP team is glad to announce the fifth release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC5. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC5 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0RC6, planned for November 14th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The International PHP Conference is the world's first PHP conference and stands since more than a decade for top-notch pragmatic expertise in PHP and web technologies. At the IPC, internationally renowned experts from the PHP industry meet up with PHP users and developers from large and small companies. Here is the place where concepts emerge and ideas are born - the IPC signifies knowledge transfer at highest level.
All delegates of the International PHP Conference have, in addition to PHP program, free access to the entire range of the webinale taking place at the same time.
Basic facts:
Date: May 25 - 29, 2020
Location: Maritim ProArte Hotel, Berlin
Highlights:
Topics
For further information on the International PHP Conference visit: www.phpconference.com
Friday 8th (Workshops) and Saturday 9th November 2019, EICC, Edinburgh
We are delighted to announce we are back in 2019 to do it all again! We will be staying put this year at the EICC in Edinburgh but the date has shifted forward a little to the 8th and 9th of November. Make sure to stick it in your diary!
Follow us on twitter: @scotlandphp
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.1.33. This is a security release.
All PHP 7.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.1.33 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.11. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.11 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.24. This is a security release which also contains several minor bug fixes.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.24 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP team is glad to announce the fourth release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC4. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC4 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0RC5, planned for October 31st.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The PHP team is glad to announce the third release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC3. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC3 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0RC4, planned for October 17th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
Conference Dates: 19-21st February 2020
Call for papers deadline: 15th October 2019 at midnight UTC
PHP UK is pleased to announce the 15th Annual PHP UK conference; a 2-day event with 3 great tracks held at at The Brewery, in the heart of the City of London.
With over 700 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.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.23. This is a bugfix release.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.23 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.10. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.10 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP team is glad to announce the second release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC2. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC2 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0RC3, planned for October 3rd.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
This fall Sofia hosts the biggest community driven PHP event in Europe!
The 2019 edition will take place from the 8th to the 10th of November in the emblematic National Palace of Culture in the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria.
The full programme is now complete and will consist of:
The exquisite meals, the beer, the coffee and refreshments are on us!
Follow us on twitter @bgphpconf, on www.bgphp.org and on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Bulgaria-PHP-Conference-792916594079571 for more news!
Get your tickets HERE! For groups, User Group and Student discounts write to us at conference@bgphp.org
The PHP team is glad to announce the first release candidate of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0RC1. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0RC1 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be 7.4.0RC2, planned for September 19th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.1.32. This is a security release.
All PHP 7.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.1.32 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.22. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.22 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.9. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.9 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP team is glad to announce the third and last beta release of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0beta4. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0beta4 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be RC 1, planned for September 5th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
We are happy to announce the CFP for SunshinePHP 2020 has launched at https://cfp.sunshinephp.com where we will accept talk submissions until September 15th, 2019.
SunshinePHP hit it's 8th year and will happen from February 6th to 8th, 2020 in sunny Miami, Florida. As one of the largest community conferences in the U.S. there is no doubt the schedule will be amazing this year. We will have a full tutorial day featuring 3-hour sessions followed by 2 days of 1-hour talks, plus inspirational keynotes and general session talks.
Ticket sales will start soon at SunshinePHP.com
Conference Date : 2019/12/1 in Tokyo/JAPAN
CFP Deadline : 2019/9/2 23:59:59 JST
We will announce you when your proposal is approved by mid ~ late September.
Submit your papers!!
Unfortunately, this CfP system doesn\'t support English UI. 😢
Please use browser translation feature to submit your proposal.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
About PHP Conference Japan 2019
PHP Conference Japan is the biggest PHP festival in Japan held at Tokyo, with more than 1,500 attendees for 2018. This one day festival covers all topics of PHP from introductory seminar for early beginners to dedicated topics in details for wide variety of topics like frameworks, DevOps, security, or PHP internals.
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The PHP team is glad to announce the second beta release of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0beta2. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0beta2 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be Beta 3, planned for August 22nd.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.1.31. This is a security release.
All PHP 7.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.1.31 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.21. This is a security release which also contains several minor bug fixes.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.21 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.8. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.8 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
We are thrilled to announce the 8th edition of PHP fwdays conference — the biggest PHP conf of Eastern Europe, which will be held on May 30, 2020 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Three parallel tracks and community discussions are all dedicated to PHP development, tools and issues to be solved. Join more than 900 developers from all over the world to learn, discuss and solve.
You are welcome to submit the talk via Call For Papers till December 24th and visit awesome Kyiv in summer!
Thanks to the support of PHP Usergroup Dresden, our conference will be held in the Federal Republic of Germany. phpCE is an event addressed to a vast group of developers and PHP enthusiasts from Central Europe. We hope that you enjoy our diverse line-up and it will turn out to be so interesting that you too will want to join us. In addition, for the first time we will meet at... the cinema!
Location and dates:
October 4, 2019 - the Workshop Day in the Pullman Dresden Newa hotel,
October 5-6, 2019 - Conference Days in the UFA Kristallpalast multiplex.
Tickets are still available under 2019.phpce.eu/#tickets. Welcome!
The PHP team is glad to announce the first beta release of PHP 7.4: PHP 7.4.0beta1. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0beta1 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be Beta 2, planned for August 8th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
![php[world] 2019 — Celebrating 25 years of PHP programming](http://php.ge.mirror.cloud9.ge//images/news/world2019-25th-400px.png)
PHP has been around for 25 years this fall and we will be celebrating this momentous landmark at the annual php[world] conference.
We have curated a special lineup of talks, workshops, and full-day training classes for our attendees. There will also be a couple of amazing keynotes and two panels on the past and future of PHP and frameworks.
It will be an amazing time, with some special events to help us all celebrate. Tickets are currently available and we look forward to seeing you this fall.
Washington, D.C. — October 23-24 — Training on October 22
PHP team is glad to announce the release of the third PHP 7.4.0 version, PHP 7.4.0 Alpha 3. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0 Alpha 3 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be Beta 1, planned for July 25th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.20. This is a bugfix release.
All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.2.20 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.7. This is a bug fix release.
All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.
For source downloads of PHP 7.3.7 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
PHP team is glad to announce the release of the second PHP 7.4.0 version, PHP 7.4.0 Alpha 2. This continues the PHP 7.4 release cycle, the rough outline of which is specified in the PHP Wiki.
For source downloads of PHP 7.4.0 Alpha 2 please visit the download page.
Please carefully test this version and report any issues found in the bug reporting system.
Please DO NOT use this version in production, it is an early test version.
For more information on the new features and other changes, you can read the NEWS file, or the UPGRADING file for a complete list of upgrading notes. These files can also be found in the release archive.
The next release would be Alpha 3, planned for July 11th.
The signatures for the release can be found in the manifest or on the QA site.
Thank you for helping us make PHP better.
The 7th Annual China PHP Conference – Aug 10 to 11, Shanghai
We will be hosting a 2-day event filled with high quality, technical sessions about PHP Core, PHP High Performance, PHP Engineering, AI and Blockchain more.
Don’t miss out on 2-great days sessions, delicious food, fantastic shows, and countless networking opportunities to engage with speakers and delegates.
Go to www.phpconchina.com for tickets and more information.
The third Laravel conference in Taiwan awaits you at LaravelConf Taiwan 2019 at Taipei, Taiwan.
LaravelConf Taiwan 2019 is for anyone who is passionate about building web applications, or anyone who is sharing better experiences about PHP developments.
LaravelConf Taiwan 2019 brings PHP developers, Laravel framework lo