We’re pleased to announce that Solid Backups 9.1.7 is available for download. This release fixes an issue where users of PHP 7.4 who saved changes to the Advanced Settings would encounter a fatal error. Also, Solid Backups can now be Continue reading Solid Backups 9.1.7 Released: PHP 7.4 Fatal Error Fixed!
PHP is one of the most-used server-side programming languages, powering about 76% of active websites. Every year, we release our in-depth performance benchmarks for various PHP frameworks to see how different PHP versions stack up against each other. In December Continue reading PHP Benchmarks: Real-World Speed Tests for Versions 8.1, 8.2, and 8.3
In this issue of Delicious Brain Bytes, we dive into changes with PHP_CodeSniffer, report on the WP Awards 2023, dive into HTML hacks that helped build the modern web, and much more State of the Word This year’s State of Continue reading Delicious Brain Bytes: PHP_CodeSniffer Needs Support, the WP Awards 2023, and HTML Hacks
In an effort to keep the WordPress community up to date, this post provides an update on the PHP compatibility of the upcoming WordPress 6.4 release scheduled for November 7, 2023. Recommended PHP version for WordPress 6.4 It’s recommended to Continue reading WordPress 6.4’s PHP Compatibility
Examples of Refactoring PHP Code for Better Readability Refactoring code is when you restructure existing code without changing its external behavior. Basically your aim is to make “bad” code better without changing the underlying functionality, and one of the key Continue reading Examples of Refactoring PHP Code for Better Readability
Code review is an integral part of the development cycle, with a direct impact on quality. Whether you’re focused on web, plugin, or theme development, thorough code review can help you improve your final product. In this article, we look Continue reading Getting the Best Results From WordPress Code Reviews
WordPress is officially dropping support for PHP 5 in the upcoming 6.3 release, which is expected on August 8. WordPress’ minimum supported version has sat at PHP 5.6.20 since 2019, but will be updated to 7.0.0 in the next release. The Continue reading WordPress 6.3 to Drop Support for PHP 5
Note: TL;DR. If you are using WordPress 6.2, you should at least use PHP 8.1. If you keep your WordPress, plugins and themes up to date, everything should work fine. If you are not yet using WordPress 6.2, we strongly Continue reading Is WordPress compatible with PHP 8?
Yoast SEO 20.5 was released this week with several security fixes and an improved Google SERP preview. The preview shows mobile and desktop snippets with Google’s current styling so users can see exactly how their snippets will look and tweak Continue reading Yoast SEO 20.5 Drops Support for PHP 5.6, 7.0, and 7.1
phpMyAdmin is a useful tool that many WordPress administrators depend on for carrying out database tasks. Its popularity makes it ubiquitous, and it offers great flexibility and a short learning curve. This article will take a hard look at phpMyAdmin Continue reading WordPress and phpMyAdmin
In September, WordPress’ Security Team announced it would be dropping support for versions 3.7 through 4.0 by December 1, 2022. Yesterday the final releases for these versions (3.7.41, 3.8.41, 3.9.40, and 4.0.38) were made available to the very small percentage Continue reading WordPress Versions 3.7-4.0 No Longer Get Security Updates
Since the release of WordPress 6.1 the Hosting Team has received quite a few inquiries about some of the configurations related to the Server Environment. Within the Handbook Hosting there is a page that is updated with each new major Continue reading Server Environment for WordPress 6.1
When developing a modern application, logging should be at the top of the priority list. Logging provides a way to visualize your app in both development and production, enabling transparency and visibility. With properly structured logging, modern applications can become Continue reading Laravel Logging: Everything You Need To Know
During the Contributor Day at the WordCamp Europe 2022, the Hosting Team found that WP_MEMORY_LIMIT is set as 40 MB (single site) and 64 MB (multisite). Furthermore, the WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT is set as 256 MB. WP_MEMORY_LIMIT is the value for the Continue reading Proposal: Updating WP_MEMORY_LIMIT
No software is free of bugs. This is an axiom that applies to every programming language and every application. When those bugs are deployed within your website in production, you can suffer adverse consequences of varying severity. These are some Continue reading 10 PHP Testing Tools for WordPress Plugins
This announcement is the continuation of the long discussion on the WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) repo. Yoda conditions (or Yoda notation) is the programming style where the parts of an expression in the condition are reversed from the ‘typical’ order. Continue reading Upcoming: Disallow assignments in conditions and remove the Yoda condition requirement for PHP
Are you looking for successful ways to speed up Laravel performance while working on your project? You’ve come to the right place! Laravel is a popular open-source PHP framework that’s known for its robust security and simple yet sophisticated coding Continue reading 17 Methods to Optimize Laravel Performance
Servers power the internet by storing data files for websites, apps, and various digital assets. That means any self-hosted WordPress website requires a server to store and use PHP files, media elements, databases, and content. But did you know there Continue reading The Ideal WordPress PHP and Server Requirements
Node.js and PHP are two essential web technologies commonly featured in web development endeavors. Both have contributed to server-side development, and Node.js even serves both client-side and server-side development. PHP has been serving developers for almost three decades, and it Continue reading Node.js vs PHP: A Head-to-Head Comparison
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