HHVM, the New PHP?

HHVM, the New PHP?

Explore the evolution and potential impact of HHVM, Facebook's alternative runtime for PHP, in this 54-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference. Delve into the history of Facebook's scaling challenges, the creation of HipHop, and the emergence of HHVM. Examine the technical aspects of just-in-time compilation, strict typing, and performance optimizations. Analyze the business implications, open-source considerations, and potential future scenarios for PHP and HHVM. Gain insights into when to use HHVM, its compatibility with PHP extensions, and its potential to reshape the PHP landscape. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing audience inquiries and the speaker's personal experiences with HHVM.