Re: What's the deal with size_t?

"Malcolm McLean" <regniztar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
[...]
For instance one of my cases against size_t is that it is a major
change to the language, because most integers are ultimately used as
indices. When challenged on that I give a little bit of statistical
evidence, but when challenged on that evidence, I give up. There's no
helping some people. The assertion about indices is fairly easily
verified - as long as you know what you are talking about.

If I recall correctly, you have a single example of a study that
involved Java. I'll grant you that your evidence is not nonexistent,
but it certainly seems weak. (I have neither the time nor the
expertise to judge the validity of the study, but others here have
certainly disputed it.)

You continue to assert that most integers are ultimately used as
indices. I don't believe you have sufficient evidence.

[snip]

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