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array_pad() — internals

Compiler internals for array_pad(): lowering path, type checks, and runtime helpers.

array_pad() — internals

Where it lives

Lowering notes

  • Lowers array_pad() by copying an indexed array and filling missing slots.

Runtime helpers

No direct __rt_* helpers captured — the lowering is inlined or routes through another builtin.

Signature summary

function array_pad(array $array, int $length, mixed $value): array

What the type checker enforces

  • Arity: takes exactly 3 arguments.

Eval interpreter (magician)

Cross-references