php@8.3 ☆
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Description:
General-purpose scripting language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.3.28@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @php  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: php language web-development scripting server-side 8.3
Install: brew install php@8.3
About:
PHP 8.3 is a widely-used, server-side scripting language for web development, known for its speed and ease of embedding in HTML. This version-specific formula allows developers to run legacy applications or maintain specific project environments without affecting system-wide PHP installations. It offers improved performance, enhanced type system, and new debugging capabilities over previous versions.
Key Features:
  • JIT (Just-In-Time) compiler for significant performance gains
  • Strong type system with union and intersection types
  • New readonly classes and properties for immutable data structures
  • Enhanced error handling and debugging features
  • Mature ecosystem with extensive libraries and frameworks
Use Cases:
  • Running legacy web applications that require PHP 8.3 specifically
  • Local development and testing of PHP-based projects
  • Containerized environments where specific PHP versions are needed
Alternatives:
  • php – Latest stable version, suitable for new projects
  • php@8.2 – Previous minor version for compatibility requirements
  • hhvm – Facebook's PHP runtime, focuses on high-performance JIT compilation
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 18, 2025 5:39pm 8.3.28 0 VERSION_BUMP cee6d8d6
Oct 23, 2025 11:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fe80c612
Sep 26, 2025 12:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dd83b117
Jan 13, 2025 2:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0040d83e
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