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is_numeric() — internals

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

is_numeric() — internals

Where it lives

Lowering notes

  • Lowers is_numeric() for concrete scalar values.

Runtime helpers

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

Signature summary

function is_numeric(mixed $value): bool

What the type checker enforces

  • Arity: takes exactly 1 argument.

Eval interpreter (magician)

Cross-references