What’s New & Exciting in PHP on IBM i in 2024

A proven IBM i solution for API, mobile, and web application development, PHP is now at version 8.3. Solid and dependable, today’s PHP is fast, easy to code, yet powerful for the modern developer.

In the video below, courtesy of Toronto User Group (TUG), Alan Seiden explores modern uses for PHP. He provides tips and code samples, discusses recent PHP enhancements, and offers his recommendations for security and performance. You’ll also learn how:

• IBM i users enjoy easy updates and fast performance.
• The PHP package comes with key extensions, tested and working out of the box.
• Each new PHP release is faster, more powerful, and encourages better development practices, to reduce technical debt.

Watch from the beginning or link to a specific section on YouTube below.

• Why PHP on IBM i
• PHP and APIs (including code samples)
• Choosing the Right PHP Release—what’s new and exciting from 7.x through 8.3
• Security Recommendations
• Performance Recommendations

Try Seiden PHP+ on IBM i or request a free PHP Upgrade Assessment. Enjoy trouble-free PHP with great support.

Many thanks to TUG for agreeing to share this educational session with the broader IBM i community!