Continuing to Move PHP Open Source Forward

The IDE that empowers PHP developers

A year ago, we introduced the first wave of PhpStorm’s open-source sponsorships. We truly believe in the power of open source and the importance of it to the PHP community, and so we want to do our bit, too.

Each year, we pick five open-source projects to sponsor for a whole year. Our goal is not only to financially support these projects but also to raise awareness of the crucial role open source plays in PHP development and to encourage others to pitch in as well.

Before announcing the new projects, I want to thank everyone for sending in their suggestions. We know there are many more projects to sponsor, and we had to make some tough decisions. Eventually, we decided on projects we thought would have the biggest impact and the greatest need for financing.

So here goes, the new projects on our sponsor list:

If you or your company are in a position to pitch in as well, we would highly recommend doing so. Every bit and piece becomes a substantial difference when added together. Apart from sponsoring individual projects, we also stay committed to sponsoring the PHP Foundation, and encourage as many organizations to do so as well.

Let’s work together to continue to make PHP the best it can be!

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