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humanino
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Waow, I did not know they had such a lab in Princeton.
And it seems serious
Alas, they are closing soon
And it seems serious
Alas, they are closing soon
PEAR (PHP Extension and Application Repository) is a framework and repository for reusable PHP components. It is closing its doors due to a decline in usage and maintenance support, making it no longer sustainable to continue operations.
No, not all PEAR packages will become unavailable. Some may be transferred to other repositories or maintained by individual developers. However, there may be a decrease in the overall number of available packages.
This closure may impact current PEAR users who rely heavily on PEAR packages. They may need to find alternative packages or solutions for their projects. However, the PEAR team is working on providing migration resources for users to make the transition smoother.
The exact date of PEAR's closure has not been announced yet. The team is currently working on a transition plan and will provide updates as they become available.
If you are a maintainer of a PEAR package, it is recommended to transfer your package to another repository or make it available on GitHub. The PEAR team is also working on providing resources to assist maintainers with this process.