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ReflectionFunctionAbstract::getTentativeReturnType called on reflection function

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Description

From manual page: https://php.net/reflectionfunctionabstract.gettentativereturntype


In the manual page there is an example of the function ::getTentativeReturnType called upon a reflection method.
There is no example with a standard function
Has it sense applying this concept to standard function?

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Start with the manual page for ReflectionFunctionAbstract::getTentativeReturnType linked in the issue and inspect its existing example for a reflection method. Compare the documentation for standard functions and determine whether an example or clarification is needed; done means the page addresses standard-function usage without leaving the question unresolved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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