Allow extensions to hook into `php_child_init()`
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Description
As a proper long-term fix we probably need per-extension hooks in php_child_init().
Originally posted by @TimWolla in https://github.com/php/php-src/issues/22164#issuecomment-4563134400
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Research direction
Start by locating the php_child_init() entry point and the extension initialization code; the issue names no files or tests. Clarify the intended per-extension hook API and acceptance criteria before implementing, then add coverage showing that registered extension hooks run during child initialization.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c, php
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100