Code-Hero: How to add PHP extensions

This documentation is part of the PHP guide. View the full guide here: Using PHP with Code-Hero.

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Adding PHP extensions is straightforward. For example, to install the AMQP extension (which is useful for connecting to a RabbitMQ server), follow these steps:

1. Install the extension using PECL:

   pecl install amqp
   

2. Add the extension to your PHP configuration by appending it to your php.ini file:

   echo "extension=amqp.so" >> $(asdf where php)/conf.d/php.ini
   

3. Check that the extension is enabled:

   php -i | grep amqp
   

To list all currently installed extensions, run:

php -m