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# [Safely upgrade from PHP 7.4 to 8.1 using Rector](https://blog.genijaho.dev/safely-upgrade-from-php-74-to-81-using-rector?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You just have to try Rector. Heck, let the tests break, just run it.

Sep 24, 2022 · 4 min read · blog.genijaho.dev  
Updated Sep 25, 2022  
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[Harish Patel](https://hashnode.com/@hrsptl)

[Dec 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/safely-upgrade-from-php-74-to-81-using-rector/632f5d283ac18d0d78a02839/comment/63a945d08de4e0eeae64f564)

[Geni Jaho](https://hashnode.com/@genijaho) You saved my days. It's an Amazing package for upgrading old applications' code with new syntex. I didn't see any break in the application. Thanks, man :)