PHP 8.5 Adds Pipe Operator
Summary
Modern software evolves rapidly with new language features while historical computing foundations and physical media persist in niche applications.
- PHP 8.5 Launched with the pipe operator (|>) for chaining calls, alongside Thunderbird gaining native Exchange support [2, 3].
- Unix Shebang Details reveal the
#!mechanism originated at Bell Labs between Version 7 and Version 8 5. - Agent Frameworks Emerge with OpenAgents providing an A2A-compatible, open-source structure for multi-agent networks 6.
- Obsolete Tech Recalled as the Lisp machine era ended circa 1983 with the Symbolics 3600 launch 8.
- Tangible Media Highlighted in Deborah Ann Woll’s Tales From Woodcreek, emphasizing physical D&D props 1.
- 8.5 - Version number for the new PHP release featuring the pipe operator 3.
- 1983 - Approximate year the Lisp machine era effectively concluded with Symbolics 3600 8.
- $1,400 - Melting temperature required for basalt to create NST088 woven textile 7.
- 145 - Version number for Thunderbird release adding Microsoft Exchange support 2.
Key Moments
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A significant addition is the pipe operator (|>) for easily chaining function calls.
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The Basalt Woven Textile is produced by melting basalt at $1,400.
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The Unix `#!` shebang mechanism originated at Bell Labs between Version 7 and Version 8.
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The Lisp machine era effectively ended around 1983, marked by the introduction of the Symbolics 3600.
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Computation evolved from early counting, such as scratching marks on bones, to devices like the abacus.
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Different Perspectives
Supporting View
The DIY approach emphasizes physical props in D&D actual-play series like *Tales From Woodcreek*.
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