clear.c

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/*
 * This file is part of the Fun programming language.
 * https://fun-lang.xyz/
 *
 * Copyright 2025 Johannes Findeisen <you@hanez.org>
 * Licensed under the terms of the Apache-2.0 license.
 * https://opensource.org/license/apache-2-0
 */
 
/**
 * @file clear.c
 * @brief Implements the OP_CLEAR opcode for clearing arrays in the VM.
 
 * Handles the OP_CLEAR instruction, which removes all elements from an array.
 * The array is popped from the stack; the opcode pushes an integer result
 * (currently 0) as an acknowledgement.
 
 * Behavior:
 * - Pops the array from the stack.
 * - Clears all elements from the array (array becomes empty in place).
 * - Pushes 0 (integer) to acknowledge success.
 
 * Error Handling:
 * - Exits with a runtime error if the operand is not an array.
 
 * Example:
 * - Bytecode: OP_CLEAR
 * - Stack before: [[10, 20, 30]]
 * - Stack after: [0]
 */
 
case OP_CLEAR: {
  Value arr = pop_value(vm);
  if (arr.type != VAL_ARRAY) {
    fprintf(stderr, "Runtime type error: CLEAR expects array\n");
    exit(1);
  }
  array_clear(&arr);
  free_value(arr);
  push_value(vm, make_int(0));
  break;
}