The importance of Symfony version upgrades
A website is a living project. Going live does not mean that it will no longer be developed. It is therefore essential to update the various components of the site (Symfony, PHP, server operating system, etc.) for the reasons we will explain here.
Security
Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit software vulnerabilities, and a website and its various components are no exception. It is important to bear in mind that cyber attacks are constantly being attempted on all sites connected to the Internet, without exception. Depending on the seriousness of these vulnerabilities, a successful attack can have catastrophic consequences for your business and your image, with, for example, the installation of ransomware (software that locks your data and makes it unavailable until a ransom has been paid) or the theft of your customers’ data..
> By updating your software regularly, you can ensure that you have the latest security features and patches.
Performance
These updates can help to improve the speed and overall performance of your website, which translates into a better user experience for your visitors. The speed at which your site’s pages load is also an important factor that can influence a number of things, for example your natural ranking with the various search engines such as Google or Bing, or your conversion rate in the case of an e-commerce site.
Compatibility
Your website needs to be compatible with the latest versions of web browsers, devices and software. Updating your website ensures that it works correctly on all devices and browsers, providing a seamless experience for your visitors. Compatibility issues can have a negative impact on the user experience and lead to a loss of visitors, which can be detrimental to the success of your website.
Features
Updates to the components of your website regularly include improvements to existing functions as well as new features. Access to these new features facilitates new developments, reduce their cost and also provides the best possible user experience for your visitors.
At Ice Development, nous développons uniquement sur des versions dites LTS “Long Term Support” versions, according to Sensio.
Whatever technology you use (WordPress, Magento, etc.), it’s essential to keep your environment up to date!
Do you have a Symfony project to update?