🔄 #PHP Core Updates
• #PHP 8.4 RC3 available for testing, final release expected Nov 21
• Security updates released for PHP 8.1.30, 8.2.24, and 8.3.12
• New RFC proposals for closure support in constant expressions and persistent curl handles
🛠️ Tools & Frameworks
• #Composer 2.8.0 launches with patch-only updates and new command options
• #PestPHP v3 introduces mutation testing and arch presets
• #APIplatform 4 released with official #Laravel support
• #Symfony celebrates 19th anniversary with version 7.2 updates
🏢 Community & Foundation
• #ThePHPFoundation joins #opensource pledge
• New Web Services Tool for PHP-FPM delivered
• Core roundup series relaunched in partnership with PHP.Watch
• Foundation actively seeking new sponsors
🎯 Development Tools
• #PHPStorm 2024.3 EAP launched with full PHP 8.4 support
• New profiling extension with web UI: php-spx
• imliam/cpx introduces npx-like functionality for PHP
• Multiple new testing and code quality tools released
https://blog.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/2024/10/php-annotated-october-2024/