{"id":2537,"date":"2024-04-01T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T12:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/?p=2537"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:06:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:06:51","slug":"php-8-3-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/php-8-3-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"PHP 8.3 is available to Neoxea&#8217;s Managed Hosting customers"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_a42e63-77\">PHP, the popular server-side scripting language, continues to evolve with each new version, bringing enhancements, performance improvements, and new features. This article delves into the latest iteration, PHP 8.3, exploring its key features, improvements, and benefits for developers and businesses. From enhanced type safety to performance optimizations, PHP 8.3 promises to elevate web application development experience and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_3b9f88-c0\">PHP 8.3 was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/releases\/8.3\/en.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">released on&nbsp;November 23<\/a>&nbsp;and packs many new features and improvements since the launch of PHP 8.2 in brings a wealth of new features and improvements to the PHP ecosystem, further solidifying its position as a leading server-side scripting language. PHP 8.3 empowers developers to build faster, more robust web applications, from enhanced type safety to concurrency support and performance optimizations. By staying up-to-date with the latest PHP versions, developers can take advantage of these advancements and deliver better experiences for users while ensuring their codebases&#8217; security and maintainability.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box2537_dad8ca-49 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box2537_dad8ca-49 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_info-circle kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119.043 8 8 119.083 8 256c0 136.997 111.043 248 248 248s248-111.003 248-248C504 119.083 392.957 8 256 8zm0 110c23.196 0 42 18.804 42 42s-18.804 42-42 42-42-18.804-42-42 18.804-42 42-42zm56 254c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12h-88c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h12v-64h-12c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h64c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v100h12c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h5 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Info<\/h5><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/references\/php-compatibility-and-wordpress-versions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress compatibility<\/a> for PHP 8.3 is currently considered in Beta for WordPress version 6.4.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_8ddc7d-7e\"><strong>What&#8217;s New in PHP 8.3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_fd906f-ed\">PHP 8.3 builds upon the foundation laid by PHP 8.2, introducing further refinements and new features. From enhanced type safety to concurrency support with fibers, PHP 8.3 represents a significant leap forward in the evolution of the PHP language.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_e2f1d1-c6\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at some of the highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_c791db-ec\"><strong>Performance Improvements<\/strong>: PHP 8.3 includes various performance optimizations and improvements, such as faster array functions and better memory management, resulting in better performance and scalability for PHP applications.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_65e8e5-f4\"><strong>Improved Union Types<\/strong>: Union types allow developers to specify multiple types that a parameter, return type, or property can accept. This feature enhances type safety and makes code more expressive and readable.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_620313-66\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_620313-66\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_620313-66\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_620313-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_620313-66\"><strong>Read-only Properties<\/strong>: PHP 8.3 introduces the ability to declare class properties as read-only, preventing them from being modified after initialization. Read-only properties promote immutability and can help prevent unintended side effects in object-oriented code.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_64118f-db\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_64118f-db\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_64118f-db\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_64118f-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_64118f-db\"><strong>Fibers<\/strong>: Fibers, also known as lightweight user-space threads, are a new concurrency primitive introduced in PHP 8.3. Fibers enable asynchronous programming, allowing developers to write non-blocking code more easily and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_099bb8-4f\"><strong><strong><strong>The Importance of Keeping Up with PHP Versions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the differences between PHP versions is crucial for developers and businesses alike. Upgrading to the latest PHP version ensures access to new features, performance improvements, and <a href=\"https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/wordpress-security-guide\/\">security<\/a> updates while future-proofing applications against deprecated features and vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_d6314f-15\"><strong>Before you change PHP versions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_9895cf-82\">Some WordPress plugins and themes might not be compatible with PHP 8.3 so soon after its release. Neoxea\u2019s support team can\u2019t help with code compatibility issues, so research to confirm that your site\u2019s add-ons support PHP 8.3 before upgrading.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/changelog\/php-8-3-now-available\/#some-tips-before-you-change-php-versions\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_13cd8f-d1\">Even after researching plugin and theme compatibility, we recommend an initial test of a PHP upgrade using a staging environment. If your staging site performs without errors, move to your live site.<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kinsta.com\/changelog\/php-8-3-now-available\/#some-tips-before-you-change-php-versions\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2537_01b162-6f\"><strong>How to switch to PHP 8.3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image2537_50d403-8d:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-image2537_50d403-8d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2537_50d403-8d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-php-version.png\" alt=\"Select PHP Version\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-php-version.png 975w, https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-php-version-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/neoxea.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-php-version-768x150.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><figcaption>&#8211; 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