[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #40934: Allow PHP version requirements for plugins & themes

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#40934: Allow PHP version requirements for plugins & themes
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 Reporter:  joostdevalk     |       Owner:  joostdevalk
     Type:  task (blessed)  |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  4.9
Component:  Plugins         |     Version:
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  dev-feedback    |     Focuses:  ui, administration
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Comment (by jb510):

 Replying to [comment:59 flixos90]:
 >
 > I have come to agree. This should never be added for the following
 reasons:
 > * A maximum version somewhat encourages not being required to be
 compatible with the latest version, which is bad.
 > * A maximum version is something that devs likely forget to update,
 causing unnecessary worries for users since the plugin may seem as if it
 didn't work with the latest PHP version, just because the dev is lazy or
 forgot.

 I agree "maximum version" is bad, the phrase should definitely be "tested
 up to".

 I don't think "maximum version" would _encourage_ being incompatible, but
 it does confuse users with language that suggests it's incompatible when
 it's just not tested. Clearly, and consistently informing users should be
 the highest priority here. We're try to reduce their anxiety about
 updating things, not increase it.

 This was brilliant idea 4 years ago...  still is. If "tested up to" is not
 included so be it, a minimum at minimum though is dearly needed.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/40934#comment:60>
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