Debugging & Errors
Composer Caret vs Tilde Version: What Each Lets In
Composer caret vs tilde constraints affect allowed updates, but composer.lock protects installed versions. Compare ranges, spot breaking updates, and exclude bad releases.
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Tag: Composer
Debugging & Errors
Composer Update Broke Site? Rollback in Four Steps
composer update broke your site? Roll back safely: restore the old composer.lock, run composer install, then clear what the new code already changed.
Debugging & Errors
Composer Dependency Conflict? Resolve It From the Message
Composer dependency conflict? Resolve it by reading each Problem line, then run why-not and -W safely. Decoder table and commands for Composer 2.7+.
VPS & Server Administration
Upgrade PHP Version Safely in Production, Step by Step
Upgrade PHP safely in production by running versions side by side, testing changes, switching traffic gradually, and keeping a fast rollback option ready.