FrankenPHP: Performance, Promises and Pitfalls

FrankenPHP promises a revolution for PHP applications: A Go-written application server that embeds PHP directly while delivering impressive performance numbers. Yet, as with any new technology, the devil is in the details. This session offers a critical look at FrankenPHP - not just the shiny benchmarks, but also the architectural decisions and their consequences for production systems.

We will discover why FrankenPHP offers few advantages in classic mode, what makes Worker Mode so interesting, and what conceptual problems arise. An honest analysis for developers who want to understand when FrankenPHP is the right choice.