Pattern matching

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Pattern matching in PHP 8.6 is shaping up to simplify type checks and conditional logic, using the is keyword to handle literal matches, numeric ranges, and exact array shapes with cleaner syntax. Early reviews highlight features like clamp, partial function application, and richer error locations, alongside enhancements to array shapes, enums, pipes, and reflection, though some ideas are still under discussion. Together with broader language-design discussions in AI benchmarks, this feature signals a trend toward more expressive and reliable control flow in modern PHP.