Brew PHP Switcher
A simple shell script to switch Apache and CLI configurations between major PHP versions for Homebrew users on macOS.
What is Brew PHP Switcher?
Brew PHP Switcher is a command-line tool that automates switching between different major versions of PHP on macOS systems where PHP is installed via Homebrew. It updates both Apache web server configurations and the command-line PHP version with a single command, solving the problem of manually editing config files when working on multiple projects with incompatible PHP requirements.
PHP developers on macOS who use Homebrew to manage PHP installations and need to frequently switch between different PHP versions for various projects, such as those maintaining legacy applications alongside modern ones.
Developers choose Brew PHP Switcher because it eliminates the tedious, error-prone process of manually updating Apache and CLI configurations, providing a reliable, scripted solution that ensures consistency and saves time when managing multiple PHP environments.
Overview
Brew PHP switcher is a simple shell script to switch your apache and CLI quickly between major versions of PHP. If you support multiple products/projects that are built using either brand new or old legacy PHP functionality. For users of Homebrew (or brew for short) currently only.
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