PHP releases updated versions 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 and 8.2.35

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The PHP project has published new maintenance releases across four of its supported branches, numbered 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 and 8.2.35. The updates were announced on the official php.net website and drew attention on Hacker News, where the post gathered 208 points and 63 comments. The source material provided does not describe the specific fixes or changes included in these releases. Developers running any of these branches can find the release details and download links on the official PHP site.

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