docs: expand docs on PHP extension installation, including pecl #5715
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liayn
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| !!!tip "Few people need pecl extensions" | ||
| Most people don't need to install PHP extensions that aren't supported by `deb.sury.org`, so you only need to go down this path if you have very particular needs. | ||
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| If a PHP extension is not supported by the upstream package management from `deb.sury.org`, you'll install it via pecl using a `.ddev/web-build/Dockerfile`. You can search for the extension on [pecl.php.net](https://pecl.php.net/) to find the package name. (This technique can also be used to get newer versions of PHP extensions than are available in the `deb.sury.org` distribution.) |
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one space in excess after "you'll"
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The Issue
Several recent discussions in Discord have shown people floundering with adding extra PHP extensions. This adds more detail about how to add both deb.sury.org-supported extensions and pecl extensions.
Review new content at https://ddev--5715.org.readthedocs.build/en/5715/users/extend/customizing-images/#adding-php-extensions (and a bit above there)