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PHPUnit - Compatibility Research

Latest Version & Changes

Current Latest: PHPUnit 12.3.10 (September 11, 2025) PHP 8.0 Compatibility: Requires PHPUnit 9.3.0+ (NOT latest version)

Version Matrix

  • PHPUnit 12.x: Requires PHP ≥8.3
  • PHPUnit 11.x: Requires PHP ≥8.2
  • PHPUnit 10.x: Requires PHP ≥8.1
  • PHPUnit 9.3.0+: Supports PHP 8.0

Known Issues & Problems

  • PHP 8.0 + Latest PHPUnit: INCOMPATIBLE
  • Union Types: PHPUnit 8.5 doesn't support PHP 8 union types
  • Feature Limitations: Older PHPUnit versions lack modern features
  • Security Support: PHP 8.0 EOL impacts testing security

Best Practices & Recommendations

For PHP 8.0 Projects

  • Use: PHPUnit 9.3.0+ (not latest 12.x)
  • Consider: phpunit-polyfills library for compatibility
  • Migration Path: Upgrade to PHP 8.1+ → PHPUnit 10+

Optimal Setup (2025)

  • PHP Version: 8.1+ (minimum) or 8.4 (recommended)
  • PHPUnit Version: Latest compatible (10+ or 12.x)
  • Testing Strategy: Full feature support with modern PHP

Production Testing

  • Coverage: 90%+ recommended with compatible PHPUnit
  • Integration: Full API endpoint testing
  • Performance: Load testing capabilities

Research Date: 2025-09-12 VERDICT: ⚠️ CONSTRAINED - PHP 8.0 limits PHPUnit version options