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range() — internals
Compiler internals for range(): lowering path, type checks, and runtime helpers.
range() — internals
Where it lives
- Signature:
src/builtins/array/range.rs - Lowering:
src/codegen/lower_inst/builtins/arrays.rs:1023 (lower_range) - Function symbol:
lower_range()
Lowering notes
- Lowers
range()for integer endpoints through the shared runtime constructor.
Runtime helpers
The following runtime helpers are referenced:
__rt_mixed_cast_int__rt_range
Signature summary
function range(mixed $start, mixed $end): arrayWhat the type checker enforces
- Arity: takes exactly 2 arguments.
Eval interpreter (magician)
- Declaration:
crates/elephc-magician/src/interpreter/builtins/array/range.rs(eval_builtin!) - Dispatch hooks:
direct,values