The Digital Press

The PHP community recently held a design contest to refresh the PHP 8.5 release page, aiming to balance an on-brand update with fresh ideas. The winning design will be refined collaboratively, while lessons from the contest will inform future redesign efforts.

Why it matters: This contest reflects PHP’s commitment to modernizing its web presence while engaging its active developer community.

The big picture: Future contests may separate on-brand updates from blue-sky concepts and improve voting fairness and transparency.

The stakes: Design choices impact PHP’s public image and accessibility, influencing adoption and community perception.

Commenters say: Many appreciate the community spirit and modern refresh, though some find the winning design safe and lacking boldness.