PHP 7.1 and number check
PHP 7.1 introduce a new check during conversion of string to number. Example : $ module load php70 $ php -v PHP 7.0.8RC1 (cli) (built: Jun 8 2016 06:25:44) ( NTS ) $ php -r 'var_dump("1K" * 1024);'...
View ArticlePHP version 7.0 in Fedora 25
FESCO have approved, for Fedora 25 the upgrade from PHP 5.6 to PHP 7.0. For memory, this is the result of lot of work, started more than 1 year ago: March 2015: PHP 7.0 as Software Collection...
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New "remi-php71" repository
I've just open the remi-php71 repository for Fedora ≥ 23 and Enterprise Linux ≥ 6. Current version is PHP 7.1.0beta1 with about 75 extensions which are already compatible. This repository provides...
View ArticleMicrosoft SQL Server from PHP
Here is a small comparison of the various solutions to use a Microsoft SQL Server database from PHP, on Linux. All the tests have be run on Fedora 23 but should work on RHEL or CentOS version 7. Tested...
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Red Hat will provide PHP 7.0 for RHEL
Announcement: Red Hat Software Collections 2.3 now beta Stability addicts can keep quiet, PHP 5.3.3 is still the standard version provided with RHEL-6, and PHP 5.4.16 the one in RHEL-7 As stated in...
View ArticleRedis from PHP
Here is a small comparison of the various solutions to use a Redis database from PHP on Linux All the tests have be run on Fedora 25 but should work on RHEL, CentOS or any other distribution. Tested...
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PHP version 7.1.0 is released!
RC6 was GOLD, so version 7.1.0 GA is just released, at planed date. A great thanks to all developers who have contributed to this new major and long awaiting version of PHP and thanks to all testers of...
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Additional PHP packages for RHSCL
Current situation about official repositories providing PHP Software Collections for RHEL and CentOS users. Since RHSCL 3.2 was released, RHEL users can install PHP 7.0, PHP 7.1 or PHP 7.2 without...
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ZipArchive with encryption
Point of the situation with the development of zip extension version 1.14.0 which implements support of encrypted archives. This new feature implementation rely on libzip library new version 1.2.0. For...
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PHP 7.2 as Software Collection
No version published yet, version 7.2.0-dev is still under development, but I think it is useful to be able to start testing. RPM of this upcoming version of PHP 7.2, are available in remi repository...
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PHP on the road to the 7.2.0 release
Version 7.2.0RC1 is released. It's now enter the stabilisation phase for the developpers, and the test phase for the users. RPM are available in the remi-php72 repository for Fedora ≥ 25 and Enterprise...
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Red Hat will provide PHP 7.1 for RHEL (and CentOS)
Announcement : Red Hat updates Python, PHP, Node.js, more; supports new arches and RHSCL 3.0 Beta Release Notes. Stability addicts can keep quiet, PHP 5.3.3 is still the standard version provided with...
View ArticleEnd of PHP 7.2 FTBFS marathon
QA is a very important part of my daily work, and since PHP 7.2 is available in Fedora rawhide, we have to ensure everything works as expected with this new version. As already explained, Koschei is...
View ArticleFedora 27: changes in httpd and php
The Apache HTTP server and PHP configuration have changed in Fedora 27, here is some explanations. 1. Switch of the Apache HTTP server in event mode Since the first days of the distribution, the severs...
View ArticlePHP extensions status with upcoming PHP 7.3
With PHP 7.3 entering stabilization phase, time to check the status of most commonly used PHP extensions (at least, the ones available in my repository). Here is the exhaustive list. 1. Compatible The...
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PHP on RHEL-8
RHEL-8 Beta is announced and is available for download for whom want to try it. This is an opportunity to look at PHP installation and how modules work. 1. Installation ISO image is available for...
View ArticleInstall PHP 7.3 on CentOS, RHEL or Fedora
Here is a quick howto upgrade default PHP version provided on Fedora, RHEL or CentOS with latest version 7.3. Repositories configuration: On Fedora, standards repositories are enough, on Enterprise...
View ArticleSmall history about QA
Despite I'm mainly a developer, I now use most of my time on doing QA on PHP projects. Here is, around release of versions7.2.17RC1 and 7.3.4RC1 a report which should help to understand this activity....
View ArticlePHP extensions status with upcoming PHP 7.4
With PHP 7.4 entering stabilization phase, time to check the status of most commonly used PHP extensions (at least, the ones available in my repository). Here is the (not yet) exhaustive list. 1....
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PHP on the road to the 7.4.0 release
Version 7.4.0RC1 is released. It's now enter the stabilisation phase for the developers, and the test phase for the users. RPM are available in the remi-php74 repository for Fedora ≥ 29 and Enterprise...
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