November marks two big events for the PHP language — PHP 8.0 community support end of life (EOL), and the general availability release of PHP 8.3. For companies deploying PHP 8.0, that means quickly planning an upgrade to a community-supported version, or finding an alternative way to patch their EOL PHP. For some, it may mean waiting to upgrade to a new PHP version like PHP 8.3.But what will upgrading PHP 8.0 look like in reality, and what features, changes, and deprecations can they expect to see in PHP 8.3?About the WebinarJoin Zend Senior Product Manager Matthew Weier O’Phinney as he discusses:The upcoming EOL for PHP 8.0 and how it compares to previous EOL cyclesUpgrade paths for teams using PHP 8.0, and considerations for upgradingNew features, changes, and deprecations to account for in PHP 8.3What’s next for PHP, and how a PHP 9 release will impact the PHP landscapeAnd moreUsing EOL PHP?Zend provides SLA-backed long-term support for EOL PHP versions, and migration services for teams who need to move fast.Explore LTS OptionsSee Migration ServicesAdditional ResourcesBlog - The Benefits of Using the Latest PHP VersionBlog - Upgrading PHP 8.0Blog - Changes to Watch in PHP 8.3Resource Collection - PHP Versions GuideResource Collection - PHP Security Guide
Matthew Weier O’Phinney Senior Product Manager, OpenLogic and Zend by Perforce Matthew began developing on Zend Framework (ZF) before its first public release, and led the project for Zend from 2009 through 2019. He is a founding member of the PHP Framework Interop Group (PHP-FIG), which creates and promotes standards for the PHP ecosystem — and is serving his second elected term on the PHP-FIG Core Committee.
