[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #36484: Bump Recommended PHP version to PHP 7

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#36484: Bump Recommended PHP version to PHP 7
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 Reporter:  jorbin        |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Future Release
Component:  General       |     Version:
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:  docs
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Comment (by pento):

 Replying to [comment:8 jdgrimes]:
 > although some plugins do give off some notices (W3TC).

 Given that we have until the end of the year before we ''have'' to bump
 it, there's no harm in holding off until major plugins are confirmed to
 work without notices or warnings. Until we can confirm that, I'm -1 on
 bumping the version for now.

 This is remembering that we're talking about the ''recommended'' PHP
 version. The recommended version should be providing an ideal experience
 for folks, we shouldn't be bumping to a bigger number just because it's
 there.

 Given the PHP 5.6 support timeline, we'll be bumping it by WordPress 4.8
 at the latest, so it'd be nice to use those intervening months to ensure
 the UX for the wider WordPress ecosystem under PHP 7 is solid.

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