php@8.4 ☆
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Description:
General-purpose scripting language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.4.16@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @php  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: php web-development scripting server-side programming-language
Install: brew install php@8.4
About:
PHP 8.4 is a widely-used, open-source scripting language specifically designed for web development but also suitable for general-purpose programming. It enables developers to create dynamic, server-side content with high performance and extensive database integration. This version introduces modern features like property hooks and asymmetric visibility, enhancing code expressiveness and maintainability.
Key Features:
  • Property hooks and asymmetric visibility for modern object-oriented programming
  • JIT compilation for significant performance improvements
  • Native type system with union and intersection types
  • Extensive ecosystem with Composer and vast library support
  • Built-in web server capabilities and CGI support
Use Cases:
  • Building dynamic websites and web applications
  • Developing RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Command-line scripting and automation tasks
  • Content management systems like WordPress and Drupal
Alternatives:
  • node – JavaScript runtime, excels at real-time applications but uses a different language paradigm
  • python – General-purpose language with simpler syntax, but traditionally slower for web requests
  • ruby – Similar web-focused scripting with elegant syntax, but smaller performance gains in recent versions
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 23, 2025 9:43pm 8.4.16 0 VERSION_BUMP bc3fd151
Dec 19, 2025 2:46am 8.4.15 0 VERSION_BUMP bcc23bb6
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