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class Type had methods isArray and isNull, but not methods like isBoolean. This change introduces helpers for the other types that frequently need to be tested for in type specialization code. The change is kept small so that is is obviously correct and easy to push quickly. Making all type tests consistent will have to be achieved incrementally.
HipHop VM for PHP
HipHop VM (HHVM) is a new open-source virtual machine designed for executing programs written in PHP. HHVM uses a just-in-time compilation approach to achieve superior performance while maintaining the flexibility that PHP developers are accustomed to. HipHop VM (and before it HPHPc) has realized >5x increase in throughput for Facebook compared with Zend PHP 5.2.
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