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[Docs] Document about realpath cache

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Description

Current issue

Currently there is very little information about realpath cache.

Suggested improvement

  • Which function saves and uses the cache?
  • When is the cache deleted?
    • It doesn't get deleted at the end of the request. It is sometimes a pitfall.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing PHP documentation section covering realpath cache and review the linked realpath-cache functions and configuration references. Document which function saves and uses the cache, explain when it is cleared, and note that it can persist through the end of a request.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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