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.

I am pleased to inform you that today, we completed the first phase of the planned changes to our website. These updates were initiated in response to several service applications not performing optimally with newer versions of PHP.

The first major update we implemented was a new chat system, selecting the solution provided by JakWeb. This choice was made due to its solid maintenance track record and excellent customer support. In addition, we integrated their help desk and bug tracker application, allowing us to consolidate our service desk and ticketing system into a single platform. As a result, we discontinued using our previous ticketing system, which no longer met our needs. The old bug tracker will remain online for reference purposes until all outstanding issues are resolved and the wish list is fully migrated, after which it will be taken offline.

Another significant change is the replacement of our webinar platform. While both Zoho and WebinarGeek are robust solutions, they are not cost-effective for the volume of webinars we conduct. Consequently, we have transitioned to a self-hosted Jitsi environment, which will now handle all video conferences, webinars, and virtual meetings. Not only for PHsPeed, but also for our other activities. That is why we have hosted it on our main company website aducom.nl.

These changes mark a significant improvement in both functionality and cost efficiency, and I look forward to sharing the results as we continue with the next phases of development.

We are also pleased to inform you that we expect to release an upgrade to PHsPeed very soon. We encountered some challenges related to upgrading our development environment during the process. However, we believe all issues have been effectively resolved, and the IDE has returned to a stable state. Additionally, we have implemented several important bug fixes as part of this update.

We will keep you informed as we approach the final release.

Happy coding!

Currently, we use different products for our bug tracker, chat, and service desk. We will replace these systems with a more modern and integrated product shortly. We will keep our old bug tracker online for compatibility reasons, but only in read-only mode. The service desk and chat application have been set offline due to compatibility issues with PHP 8.2 and higher. Soon we will release the new software on our website.