do we need to restart apache + APC after new version deployment of app?

Question

when we deploy our app, we simply create a new folder and point a symbolic link to it, so apache will always find its way to the latest build.

However, we get strang

Answer 1

depends if you have the apc.stat setting in php.ini On or Off. If Off (typical for a production site) then you need to clear the code cache or restart apache; if On, then it should pick up the new code automatically