PHP 8.6 Reopens the Door to readonly Defaults
Freek Van der Herten examines a PHP 8.6 RFC that changes how readonly properties can receive default values.
FREEK.DEV, October 12, 2026
curated by Sönke
The overview places the four-year restriction in context, explains why interface properties renewed the case for change, and flags the practical edge cases. It helps PHP developers judge when the new syntax is useful and where existing limits remain.
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