What's new in PHP 8.3. Derick Rethans

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Discover the latest updates and innovations in PHP 8.3, featuring read-only classes, typed class constants, improved error handling, and more.

Key takeaways

PHP 8.3 Highlights

  • Read-only classes and properties can simplify code and prevent errors
  • Typed class constants allow for more readable and maintainable code
  • The dot, dot, dot operator has been improved for better error handling
  • PHP 8.3 introduces a new JIT engine for better performance and optimization
  • The overwrite attribute allows for more efficient and cleaner code
  • The parser now has support for XML document and HTML5 parsing
  • The enumerations feature has been improved with better syntax and error handling
  • The read-only keyword can be used to ensure properties remain immutable
  • PHP 8.3 includes a new JIT engine and other performance enhancements
  • The language has improved error handling and debugging tools
  • The API has been expanded to include more features and improvements