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PHP 8.5 Released: The Features Worth Knowing

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 | BY SMARTWEBIX TEAM | WEB DEVELOPMENT

PHP 8.5 landed in November 2025 with a pipe operator, a new URI extension and other helpful additions. Here is what matters.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025 | BY SMARTWEBIX TEAM | WEB DEVELOPMENT

Laravel 12 arrived in February 2025 with new starter kits and a focus on smooth upgrades. Here is what site owners should know.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024 | BY SMARTWEBIX TEAM | WEB DEVELOPMENT

PHP 8.4 arrived in November 2024 with property hooks, asymmetric visibility and useful new functions. Here is why upgrading matters.

Web development insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 | BY SMARTWEBIX TEAM | WEB DEVELOPMENT

Laravel is more than a developer favourite. Discover why this PHP framework suits custom business websites and web applications.

Web development insights

APRIL 9, 2024 | BY SMARTWEBIX TEAM | WEB DEVELOPMENT

The right CMS depends on your goals, budget and team. Compare WordPress, a Laravel-based custom build and a headless approach.