[PHP-DEV] Re: [PHP-DEV] Re: [PHP-DEV] Re: [PHP-DEV] [RFC] [DIS CUSSION] ext/gd 2.4 — codec sync, Gd\* OOP API, 2D vector/ canvas

On Mon, Jul 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM Matteo Beccati <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Il 19/07/2026 15:35, Tim Düsterhus ha scritto:
> > On 7/18/26 20:42, Pierre Joye wrote:
> >>
> >> Discussions open for 14 days, until 2026/08/01.
> >
> > Just 14 days is likely a little short for an RFC of this size. But there
> > is no need to rush it: The window for PHP 8.6 has already closed for all
> > new RFCs or RFCs with a major change.
> As much as I like this RFC, I'm afraid it came in a little too late.
>
> According to our reminders:
>
> > Any RFC intended for inclusion in PHP 8.6 must have its discussion
> concluded and its voting closed before August 13
>
> which isn't technically possible for this RFC if the voting period has
> to be two weeks, even if no major discussion or modification happens.
>
> Unless my calculations are off, of course.
>
>
Your calculation is correct - this RFC must not target 8.6 as there is not
enough time. This is clearly specified in our policy:

https://github.com/php/policies/blob/main/release-process.rst#beta-releases

Kind regards

Jakub