[SFS] Fwd: It's official! PHP 7 is now GA

David L. Willson DLWillson@TheGeek.NU
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> Announcing: Zend Server 7 featuring the all-new Z-Ray
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> Today, we=E2=80=99re pleased to announce that PHP 7.0 - the fastest and m=
ost
> efficient PHP ever - is officially released!

> PHP 7.0 brings you unprecedented levels of real-world performance and
> throughput by utilizing the new and advanced Zend Engine 3.0,
> designed and refactored for speed and reduced memory consumption.
> This translates to real-world benefits: greatly decreased response
> times, superior user experiences, and the ability to serve more
> users with fewer servers to maximize the power of your PHP 7.0
> deployment.

> The explosive performance improvements of PHP 7.0 range between 50%
> and 200% on real-world apps - without changing a single line of
> code:

> PHP 7.0 also uses much less memory thanks to the compact data
> structures and the highly-refactored codebase of Zend Engine 3.0.
> Memory consumption gains between 30% and 50% are commonly realized,
> allowing you to serve more concurrent users without adding
> additional server hardware .

> If light-speed PHP isn=E2=80=99t enough, you=E2=80=99ll be happy to know =
that PHP 7.0
> comes with many new features, including Return Type Declarations,
> Scalar Type Hints, Anonymous Classes, and even a SpaceShip Operator.
> Check out our PHP 7 Resources page . Further details are available
> here .

> Start your journey now

> The best way to evaluate PHP 7.0 is Zend Server for PHP 7.0, now
> available as a Technology Preview . Installing the preview lets you
> experience the new PHP with minimal hassle and without worrying
> about build environments or library dependencies. You=E2=80=99ll get the
> full, extensive PHP stack with dozens of extensions out of the box
> and the next-generation Z-Ray developer=E2=80=99s dashboard built right i=
n.

> Check out our PHP 7 Resources page and also download the Zend Server
> Tech Preview to get a feel for what PHP 7.0 offers and remember,
> you=E2=80=99re not alone. Watch, read, and learn from the experts below o=
r
> talk to us directly - we=E2=80=99ve already helped many teams get ready f=
or
> PHP 7.

> Our team of ElePHPants had some fun creating their take on the news.
> Check it out !

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> Next Steps...

> * Download the Zend Server PHP 7 tech preview
> * Learn more at DevZone : Getting started, Starting your migration,
> Setting up your PHP 7 environment
> * See the complete list of updates at php.net

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> Happy PHPing,
> Zeev Suraski
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> Zend, A Rogue Wave Company

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