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array_fill() — internals
Compiler internals for array_fill(): lowering path, type checks, and runtime helpers.
array_fill() — internals
Where it lives
- Signature:
src/builtins/array/array_fill.rs - Lowering:
src/codegen/lower_inst/builtins/arrays.rs:116 (lower_array_fill) - Function symbol:
lower_array_fill()
Lowering notes
- Lowers
array_fill()for pointer-sized scalar and refcounted payloads.
Runtime helpers
No direct __rt_* helpers captured — the lowering is inlined or routes through another builtin.
Signature summary
function array_fill(int $start_index, int $count, mixed $value): array
What the type checker enforces
- Arity: takes exactly 3 arguments.
Eval interpreter (magician)
- Declaration:
crates/elephc-magician/src/interpreter/builtins/array/array_fill.rs(eval_builtin!) - Dispatch hooks:
direct,values