PHP 8.5 introduces a `diff` option for the php --ini flag that makes it easy to identify changed INI values in your configuration. Let's try this new option out using a PHP 8.5 alpha build!

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PHP 8.5 introduces a new `--ini=diff` flag that displays INI configuration values that differ from built-in defaults, making it easier to identify custom settings. The feature helps developers quickly spot configuration changes without manually comparing values in php.ini files. The article demonstrates how to test this feature using PHP 8.5 alpha builds with Docker containers, showing practical examples of identifying non-default settings in both minimal and production configurations.

PHP 8.5 Introduces an INI Diff Option