add noreturn and unreachable

2026-07-22 00:27:13 +02:00
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 47. rename optional `none` to `null` (implemented)

+48. add `noreturn` and `unreachable` (implemented)
+  - `noreturn` is the native bottom type, permitted as a function result but rejected for storage,
+    parameters, record fields, and the C ABI
+  - `noreturn` expressions coerce to any expected value type and terminate path analysis
+  - `unreachable` always traps at runtime and reports an error during comptime evaluation
+
 ## A word on unchecked casts

 For casts that bypass safety checks, Honey provides builtin functions: