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Re:Why do arrays start at 0? by JadeNB on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @04:06PM (#32585058)
> Nats start at 0, end of discussion - it's only logical to index by the naturals.

Now you'll just bring out the people who start the naturals at 1.

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Re:Why do arrays start at 0? by ajg36 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @06:39PM (#32586759)
Starting the naturals at 1 is quite onerous.
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Re:Why do arrays start at 0? by colejohnson66 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @07:17PM (#32587162)
That’s why I compromise and start at -1
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