PHP 8.5 Introduces the Pipe Operator for Simplified Function Calls
By
lemper
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
PHP 8.5 introduces the pipe operator (|>), a feature that simplifies passing values as arguments to functions. While seemingly simple, its potential impact on code readability and efficiency is significant. The article discusses its functionality, use cases, and the broader context of PHP's development under the PHP Foundation.
Key quotes
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On its own, that is not all that interesting. Where it becomes interesting is in chaining operations and improving code readability.
PHP 8.5, due out November of this year, will bring with it another long-sought-after feature: the pipe operator (|>).
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