ptr_sizeof() — internals

ptr_sizeof() — internals

Where it lives

• Signature: src/builtins/pointers/ptr_sizeof.rs
• Lowering: src/codegen/lower_inst/builtins/pointers.rs:70 (lower_ptr_sizeof)
• Function symbol: lower_ptr_sizeof()

Lowering notes

• Lowers ptr_sizeof("type") by materializing the checked static byte size.

Runtime helpers

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

Signature summary

function ptr_sizeof(string $type): int

What the type checker enforces

• Arity: takes exactly 1 argument.

Eval interpreter (magician)

• Declaration: crates/elephc-magician/src/interpreter/builtins/raw_memory/ptr_sizeof.rs (eval_builtin!)
• Dispatch hooks: direct, values

Cross-references

• User reference for ptr_sizeof()