- Added new helper methods and model attributes (Collection::select, Arr::take, Base64 utilities, Observe/ScopedBy, AblyBroadcaster, PCNTL defer, Herd env vars)
- Fixed multiple bugs including empty HTTP request handling, infinite loop with global scopes, exception type checks, Validator nullable array, DB::afterCommit in tests, UUID regex performance, and others
- Improved utilities such as URL generator refactor, POSIX cleanup for artisan serve, sqlcmd C flag, HTTP retry array support, and updated phpdoc/type hints