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PHP is not recommended - upgrade to php 8

I want to update my version of PHP to 8.0.2 on macOS Big Sur


When I run "php -v" I get this:

WARNING: PHP is not recommended
PHP is included in macOS for compatibility with legacy software.
Future versions of macOS will not include PHP.
PHP 7.3.24-(to be removed in future macOS) (cli) (built: Dec 21 2020 21:33:25) ( NTS )
Copyright (c) 1997-2018 The PHP Group
Zend Engine v3.3.24, Copyright (c) 1998-2018 Zend Technologies


Does this mean Apple are intending to remove PHP from a future version of macOS? Or is it simply flagging that this version of PHP will be replaced?


How to remove php7 ? How do I upgrade to the PHP version 8 ?

Posted on Feb 12, 2021 7:41 PM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2021 8:06 PM

PHP, like other scripting languages are/will not be included in the OS. You can install whatever scripting language you want to use. Read this:

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-catalina-10_15-release-notes

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PHP is not recommended - upgrade to php 8

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