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zval_free() — internals

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

zval_free() — internals

Where it lives

Lowering notes

  • Lowers zval_free(zval_ptr) by releasing the zval block and owned children.

Runtime helpers

The following runtime helpers are referenced:

  • __rt_zval_free

Signature summary

function zval_free(pointer $zval): void

What the type checker enforces

  • Arity: takes exactly 1 argument.

Eval interpreter (magician)

Not callable from eval’d code — the magician interpreter has no entry for this builtin.

Cross-references