# PHP

# Version 8.0

WordPress is written using PHP as the scripting language. In order to develop WordPress themes, plugins, or modify default behavior of WordPress by using actions and filters you need to use PHP.

The White Lion team is currently aligned in using php@8.0

php -v

# Switching PHP Versions

Sometimes we'll need to switch PHP version if we are working on older sites. Follow the steps outlined in one of these areas for help: https://stitcher.io/blog/php-8-upgrade-machttps://gist.github.com/bgarrant/b9a2f7fb8ff06c9a45086359ded7a95e