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We're going to install sqlite3 from homebrew because we can't use the built-in version with macOS Sierra without running into some troubles. Brew install sqlite3. Rails ships with sqlite3 as the default database. Chances are you won't want to use it because it's stored as a simple file on disk. Install libv8 v=6.7.288.46.1 get stuck with macOS Catalina. Update miniracer to depend on the libv8 version greater than 7.x.x. The issue is keg-only in Brew. Brew instructs you to export your. Brew install -cask firefox Uninstalling Homebrew. Uninstalling Homebrew is a very simple process, you just need to execute the uninstall ruby script in the terminal, just choose the command that aligns your MacOS version. For uninstalling Homebrew from macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Mojave, enter.
# Upgrading with Homebrew
Start by making sure brew is up-to-date:
Next, upgrade PHP:
Check the current version by running php -v:
Restart Nginx or Apache:
And make sure that your local web server also uses PHP 7.4 by visiting this script:
The version should show 7.4.x.
Note: if you're using Laravel Valet, please keep on reading,you need some extra steps in order for the web server to properly work.
# Valet
If you're using Laravel Valet, you should do the following steps to upgrade it:
Now run valet install:
# Extensions
Homebrew doesn't support the installation of PHP extensions anymore, you should use pecl instead.I personally use Imagick, Redis and Xdebug.
They can be installed like so:
You can run pecl list to see which extensions are installed:
You can search for other extensions using pecl search:
Make sure to restart your web server after installing new packages:
If you're using Laravel Valet, you should restart it as well.
Make sure all extensions are correctly installed and loaded by checking both your PHP webserver and CLI installs:
If extensions aren't properly loaded, there are two easy fixes.
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First, make sure the extensions are added in the correct ini file. You can run php --ini to know which file is loaded:
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Now check the ini file:
Note that if you're testing installed extensions via the CLI, you don't need to restart nginx, apache or Valet.
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The second thing you can do, if you're updating from an older PHP version which also used pecl to install extension; is to reinstall every extension individually.
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# Last step
Finally you should test and upgrade your projects for PHP 7.4 compatibility.