PHP developer Remi Collet has announced the release of three new Release Candidate (RC) versions for testing: PHP 8.3.29RC1, 8.4.16RC1, and 8.5.1RC1. These packages are available for users on Fedora and RHEL-based systems, including CentOS, Alma Linux, and Rocky Linux, providing an opportunity for developers and users to evaluate performance and identify any bugs prior to the official releases.
For those interested in testing these new versions, Remi has made it easy to install alongside current setups without causing disruptions. Users can utilize Software Collections to run new packages side-by-side with existing ones or access the base packages directly from specific repositories tailored for testing.
Specifically, users on Fedora versions 41-43 or Enterprise Linux version 8 and above can find the RPMs for PHP 8.5.1RC1 available in the remi-modular-test repository. The same applies to PHP 8.4.16RC1 and PHP 8.3.29RC1, which can also be accessed through the remi-modular-test repository and installed via Software Collections in the remi-test repository.
In summary, all three RC versions are now ready for testing, allowing users to assess their stability and explore new features. This is a valuable opportunity for developers to engage with the upcoming PHP versions without the risk associated with upgrading stable environments.
As PHP continues to evolve, these Release Candidates represent a crucial step in refining the software before its final release. Community feedback during this testing phase is instrumental in ensuring that the official versions are robust and meet the needs of developers and organizations alike. Interested users are encouraged to participate in the testing process, contributing to the PHP ecosystem's growth and stability
For those interested in testing these new versions, Remi has made it easy to install alongside current setups without causing disruptions. Users can utilize Software Collections to run new packages side-by-side with existing ones or access the base packages directly from specific repositories tailored for testing.
Specifically, users on Fedora versions 41-43 or Enterprise Linux version 8 and above can find the RPMs for PHP 8.5.1RC1 available in the remi-modular-test repository. The same applies to PHP 8.4.16RC1 and PHP 8.3.29RC1, which can also be accessed through the remi-modular-test repository and installed via Software Collections in the remi-test repository.
In summary, all three RC versions are now ready for testing, allowing users to assess their stability and explore new features. This is a valuable opportunity for developers to engage with the upcoming PHP versions without the risk associated with upgrading stable environments.
As PHP continues to evolve, these Release Candidates represent a crucial step in refining the software before its final release. Community feedback during this testing phase is instrumental in ensuring that the official versions are robust and meet the needs of developers and organizations alike. Interested users are encouraged to participate in the testing process, contributing to the PHP ecosystem's growth and stability
PHP 8.3.29RC1, 8.4.16RC1, and 8.5.1RC1 Fedora RHEL Packages released
PHP developer Remi Collet has released three new Release Candidate versions for testing: PHP 8.3.29RC1, 8.4.16RC1, and 8.5.1RC. These packages are now available on Fedora and RHEL-based systems (including CentOS, Alma Linux, and Rocky) for anyone willing to test their performance or catch any bugs early.
PHP 8.3.29RC1, 8.4.16RC1, and 8.5.1RC1 Fedora RHEL Packages released @ Linux Compatible
