- Added new Str helper methods (encrypt/decrypt), UsePolicy attribute, WorkerStarting event, and ability to override the SendQueuedNotifications job class.
- Enhanced type safety and IDE support by adding generics to Model methods, making custom eloquent castings comparable, and using native named parameters.
- Fixed bugs such as SSL certificate leaks as Guzzle exceptions, PHP 8.3 deprecation warning in explode(), request exception truncation limits, and added support for PHPUnit 12.2.
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Reverted the addition of `orWhereKey` and `orWhereKeyNot` methods to the Eloquent Builder.
Enforce temporary upload URLs to be fetched only via query string, tightening security
- Added new queue capabilities: JobReleased event, managedQueues() method, Queue::forward(), debounceable queued listeners, and improved worker output for paused queues.