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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

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