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Managing PHP versions on Arch Linux systems (including Manjaro, EndeavourOS, Garuda Linux, and ArcoLinux) can be challenging. This comprehensive tutorial introduces PHPV, a tool designed to simplify the process of installing, updating, and switching PHP versions efficiently. Follow these steps to streamline your PHP version management on Arch Linux.

For a quick and efficient installation, use the following command:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Its-Satyajit/phpv/main/install.sh| bash

Tip: Ensure you havecurl installed on your system. If not, install it usingsudo pacman -S curl.

Follow these steps for manual installation:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Its-Satyajit/phpv.git

   Suggestion: Verify thatgit is installed. If not, install it withsudo pacman -S git.

2. Navigate and Grant Permissions:

   cd phpvchmod +x phpv

   Tip: Always check the permissions of the script before executing it to ensure it’s safe to run.

3. Install PHPV:

   mv phpv$HOME/bin/phpv

   Suggestion: If$HOME/bin does not exist, create it usingmkdir -p $HOME/bin.

4. Update Shell Configuration:

   Add the following line to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc, ~/.bash_profile):

   export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"

   Tip: Use a text editor likenano orvim to edit your shell configuration file. For example,nano ~/.bashrc.

5. Refresh Terminal:

   source~/.bashrc# Replace with your appropriate shell command

   Suggestion: If you use a different shell, update the corresponding configuration file (e.g.,~/.zshrc for Zsh).

To install, update, or reinstall PHP versions, use the following command:

phpv -i<version>

Replace<version> with the desired shorthand (e.g., 80 for 8.0, 74 for 7.4).

Tip: Always check for the latest PHP versions and their shorthand notations to keep your environment up to date.

Install

Update/Reinstall

To switch PHP versions, use the following command:

phpv<version>

Replace<version> with the desired shorthand.

Suggestion: After switching versions, verify the PHP version withphp -v to ensure the correct version is active.

Switch

If you encounter issues with the c-client dependency, follow the steps outlined below for manual installation.

Download the pre-built c-client binary from PHPV:

• c-client-2007f-20-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst

Verification (Optional):

Verify the binary's integrity using the following hash values:

• MD5: 96d92a8b98afd78d2f2c80f8b0d76473
• SHA1: 4451582984bf02b1b78425b75100ca20018c8557
• SHA256: c6c9a0a411f476be1357f5aad8db897ce4d47f3f78757acd2aade3e477e2fe4d
• SHA512: 9628031b0f0efe4024c515f0a882418d7665b3267644f3bf0f12adbc5f200a9cca3049ab218be176ae8562673edca46190ca44de1154a32e0bf828028470ef1e

For additional verification, use VirusTotal.

Disclaimer: Manual compilation can introduce conflicts with existing system packages. It is recommended to use the pre-built binary or your system's package manager (e.g., pacman) for a safer installation.

Manual Compilation Steps:

1. Gather Your Tools:

   Ensure you have the necessary development tools installed:

   • make
   • A C compiler (e.g.,gcc)
   • Development headers for system libraries (pacman -S base-devel)

   Suggestion: Usesudo pacman -S base-devel to install essential development tools.

2. Download the Source Code:

   Access the official c-client source code repository:https://gitweb.gentoo.org/repo/gentoo.git/tree/

   Tip: Always download the latest stable version to ensure compatibility and security.

3. Unpack the Source:

   Extract the source code archive:

   tar -zxvf c-client-X.Y.Z.tar.gz

   ReplaceX.Y.Z with the specific version number.

   Suggestion: Use thels command to verify the contents of the extracted directory.

4. Configure and Build:

   Navigate into the extracted directory:

   cd c-client-X.Y.Z

   Configure and build with specific flags:

   CFLAGS="-Wno-error=implicit-function-declaration -Wno-error=incompatible-pointer-types" ./configure

   Warning: Suppressing warnings can mask underlying issues. It is recommended to investigate the cause of these warnings and fix them if possible.

   Tip: Use./configure --help to see all available configuration options.

5. Dependency Management:

   Ensure all necessary dependencies are installed. Usepacman to check for missing packages.

   Suggestion: Before starting the compilation, usesudo pacman -Syu to update your system and installed packages.

6. Installation:

   If you choose to proceed with manual installation, usesudo make install:

   sudo make install

   Tip: Always review theMakefile before runningmake install to understand the installation process.

By following these steps, you can manually compile the c-client library for PHPV. However, for most users, the pre-built binary or using the system's package manager is the recommended approach.