PHP

PHP has been the backbone of web development for over two decades, powering popular platforms like WordPress, Drupal, and Magento. While developers can write PHP applications from scratch, using a framework speeds up development, enhances security, and enforces best practices. Frameworks provide structured code, reusable components, and built-in tools that make it easier to create scalable and maintainable applications.

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of PHP frameworks, their benefits, and the top options available for developers in 2025.

The PHP ecosystem has always thrived on open source collaboration. From frameworks and libraries to tools and platforms, the success of PHP is directly tied to the passion and dedication of its community. In 2025, new initiatives and sponsorships are shaping the way PHP grows, ensuring the language remains relevant, modern, and community-driven.

Laravel has become one of the most popular PHP frameworks for building modern, scalable, and secure web applications. With the release of Laravel 11, developers now get an even cleaner and faster framework with updated features, simplified configuration, and improved performance.

If you’re new to Laravel or just starting with version 11, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.

As the PHP world eagerly anticipates the release of PHP 8.5, this update brings a wealth of developer-friendly enhancements, practical tools, and modern conveniences that streamlines everyday coding. Let’s explore what’s new, what’s improved, and what’s being phased out.

The latest version of PHP is 8.4.4, which was released on February 13, 2025. PHP 8.4 is the current development branch for new features and major changes. [1, 2]  
PHP version release dates [3]  

• PHP 8.4: Released on November 21, 2024 
• PHP 8.3: Released on November 23, 2023 
• PHP 8.2: Released on December 8, 2022 
• PHP 8.1: Released on November 25, 2021

New features in PHP 8.3 [1, 4]  

"PHP 8.4 Released with New Array Find Functions, Property Hooks, Simplified Class Instantiation, and More" 

# New Array Find Functions in PHP 8.4

 PHP 8.4 introduces new array find functions, including: - `array_find()` - `array_find_key()` - `array_any()` - `array_all()`

PHP Property Hooks

Property hooks in PHP are inspired by languages like Kotlin, C#, and Swift. The syntax includes two variants, resembling short and multi-line closures.

A majority of the websites on the web are personal blogs and they are a very popular use for a CMS. Drupal provides most of the functionality required by a personal blog out of the box. However Drupal is not just a blogging tool, it is a full fledged Content and Workflow Management System which means that you can prepare for success once you blog takes off in a big way. Having the 10 essential modules for building a personal blog with Drupal will ensure that it takes less effort to have a successful Drupal blog.

Drupal 11 is still under development, but several expected and confirmed differences between Drupal 10 and Drupal 11 highlight its advancements. Here’s a breakdown of key differences:

Drupal: A Community-Driven Project

Drupal is a powerful open-source platform developed by a dedicated community. Dries Buytaert, the creator of Drupal, recently announced that the core of Drupal 11 is the result of contributions from 1,858 individuals across 590 organizations. This robust community involvement is one of Drupal's key strengths.

Why Was Drupal 11 Released So Soon?

If you're considering migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11, understanding the costs involved is essential. Here’s how to collect the necessary information for a quick estimation in just five minutes: