PHP 8.5 Simplifies Code with Pipe Operators and Native URL Handling

PHP 8.5 introduces syntax improvements and built-in tools that make everyday PHP development cleaner and more readable. The pipe operator streamlines data transformation code, while the new URI extension eliminates reliance on parse_url() and third-party packages, making web applications and APIs easier to build. These quality-of-life features reduce boilerplate code and improve code maintainability across common development tasks.