What are the benefits of waiting for PHP 5.6 to set passwords for Zip archives compared to current methods?

Currently, setting passwords for Zip archives in PHP can be done using external libraries or functions, which may not be secure or efficient. Waiting for PHP 5.6 provides a built-in password protection feature for Zip archives, ensuring better security and compatibility with future updates. 

$zip = new ZipArchive();
$zip->open('archive.zip', ZipArchive::CREATE | ZipArchive::OVERWRITE);
$zip->setPassword('securepassword');
$zip->addFile('file.txt');
$zip->close();

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PHP 5.6 password hashing Zip archives security password protection

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