[Bug 1522422] Re: PHP5 branch and PHP7 branch

[Rauno]

I also wish to see PHP 7 in the next LTS. It was released somewhat too
late to replace 5.6 so the next best thing is a new package. Wait. You
say almost nothing has changed, so why not ditch 5.6? That sounds good
too.

It's really all about the speed of migration. Switching to PHP 7 as fast
as possible is important for several reasons. Going to PHP 7 on
productions servers would decrease running costs substantially.
Especially on big projects like the one I'm working on. I'm also a huge
fan of the new syntax and generally the updates to the language.

The thing is our servers run on Ubuntu LTS without any PPAs for maximum
stability. If it's confirmed Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is not having PHP 7 the
migrations move from being 5 months away to 2,5 years away. It's sad to
even think about.

-- 
You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu
Server Team, which is subscribed to php5 in Ubuntu.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1522422

Title:
  PHP5 branch and PHP7 branch

To manage notifications about this bug go to:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/php5/+bug/1522422/+subscriptions