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Re:The TypeScript compiler is now implemented internally wit... by breck on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @05:19PM (#33443058)
Why a tab when 1 space will do?
Re:The TypeScript compiler is now implemented internally wit... by marssaxman on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @06:23PM (#33443734)
Tab is ASCII 9 while space is 32. Tabs, having the lower number, are therefore obviously cheaper.
Re:The TypeScript compiler is now implemented internally wit... by recursive on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @07:48PM (#33444528)
Tabs require 2 set bits. Space requires only a single set bit. Spaces therefore requires less electricity.
Re:The TypeScript compiler is now implemented internally wit... by CoastalCoder on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @09:17PM (#33445420)
Well, just a bit...
Re:The TypeScript compiler is now implemented internally wit... by ahungry on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @09:21PM (#33445474)
lol