PHP 8.4 RFC: Transform `exit()` from a language construct into a standard function

RFC Title	Transform `exit()` from a language construct into a standard function
Change Type	Improvement
Target Version	PHP 8.4
Created on	2024-05-05
Last Updated on	2024-08-25
RFC Status	Implemented
Documentation	`exit`/`die` changed from language constructs to functions

RFC Vote: Transform `exit()` from a language construct into a standard function

2024-07-302024-08-13

Implemented

Vote Period	2024-07-30 - 2024-08-13
Passing Threshold	>= 2/3
Vote Results	Yes: 24No: 12

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