jump.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 jump.c
 * @brief Implements the OP_JUMP opcode for unconditional jumps in the VM.
 *
 * This file handles the OP_JUMP instruction, which performs an unconditional
 * jump to a new instruction pointer location.
 *
 * Behavior:
 * - Sets IP to operand value
 * - No stack manipulation
 *
 * Used for:
 * - Loops
 * - Function returns
 * - Conditional control flow
 */
 
case OP_JUMP: {
  f->ip = inst.operand;
  break;
}