WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Feb 4, 2026

WeAreDevelopers LIVE – PHP Is Alive and Kicking and More

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Paul Tregoing

Forget the legacy rumors—PHP 8 is an asynchronous, type-safe powerhouse. Dive into its modern architecture and uncover the severe security risks behind autonomous AI agents.

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