SMRTR ProgrammingJan 26, 2026Daily.dev

PHP 8.5's New URI Extension: A Game-Changer for URL Parsing

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PHP 8.5 introduces a new URI extension with Uri classes that replace parse_url()'s limitations. The extension provides RFC 3986 and WHATWG-compliant implementations featuring immutable objects, fluent interfaces, and proper validation. Developers get type safety, better error handling, and modern URL manipulation patterns for building robust applications.

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