PHsPeed keeps moving forward with the latest technology!
We’re excited to announce the immediate availability of PHsPeed 3.6. This release brings full support for PHP 8.5, including Xdebug support for PHP 8.5, so you can start testing and developing right away.

Development of PHsPeed 4.0 is moving full speed ahead!
While PHsPeed 4.0, currently under development, will introduce many improvements to the IDE, we’ve decided to bring some of these enhancements into version 3.6 as well. The most notable update is the redesigned main application form, which now provides direct, convenient access to tools for creating and maintaining your modules. It should help new developers to find the important functions more quickly.

PHsPeed 3.6 continues to offer broad PHP compatibility, supporting PHP versions from 7.4 through 8.5. While this wide coverage is a big advantage, it also means that the download size has grown significantly, and installation can take longer than we’d like.

To address this, we’re making important changes starting with PHsPeed 4.0. We fully understand that some users are still actively developing applications on PHP 7.4, and PHsPeed 3.6 will remain available for maintaining those projects. However, beginning with version 4.0, support for older PHP versions will be phased out. This step is necessary as PHP continues to evolve, bringing new features and improvements that we want to embrace without being held back by legacy compatibility.

By default, PHsPeed will ship with the latest PHP release minus one version. Thanks to the new module importer, you’ll be able to download only the runtimes and modules you actually need, rather than having everything installed upfront. This approach allows us to significantly reduce the download size while maintaining high flexibility.

We are also exploring ways to support additional runtime versions so that older PHP projects can continue to be maintained as we move forward. That said, end-of-life PHP versions will no longer be officially supported in PHsPeed. While their runtimes may continue to function, they will no longer receive maintenance or updates.

This year is an important milestone for us, with our primary focus firmly set on PHsPeed 4.0. To stay informed about our progress and upcoming changes, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter.

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Happy coding!

Important Update: Transitioning from Skype

We wish to inform you that Microsoft will discontinue Skype services in May this year. While the Skype-Out feature will remain operational until the end of our contract in October 2025, we are actively exploring alternative communication options to serve our customers better.

In response to this change, we have already made some adjustments. Our website now features a dedicated Jitsi channel, providing a platform for peer-to-peer support as needed. Additionally, we plan to use Jitsi for our upcoming webinars.

We recognize the importance of accessibility through phone calls and consider various messaging options, including Signal and WhatsApp. However, there is no single standard that everyone uses. As a Dutch company, we also consider privacy considerations that align with EU GDPR laws. We will update you with our new contact information on our website as it becomes available.

As we navigate this transition, our commitment to keeping PHsPeed up to date and providing reliable support remains unchanged. Our support channels will remain active, and we will arrange web meetings through our Jitsi channel as necessary. We are dedicated to maintaining communication with our customers, whether you are a long-time user, new to PHsPeed, or have been using one of our other services.

Thank you for your understanding and support during this transitional period.

We have started developing PHsPeed version 4.0, which will remain fully compatible with your existing projects. No breaking changes in the runtime are expected. This update focuses on a modernized user interface, addressing issues with 4K resolution workstations. Since many developers work with multiple monitors, the new version will support 4K screens and introduce docking/undocking capabilities for the editor, form designer, and debug windows. Additionally, a new form designer and editor are being implemented.

Some of our valued customers have been invited to review the new design and eventually test the new version. We anticipate deploying the first mockups in May. A final release date has not yet been determined, as we continue to maintain the current 3.x branch. Version 3.6 is expected to be released in Q2. We believe this modernization will improve PHsPeed’s usability and ensure its relevance for years to come.

We will keep our users updated through our website blogs.