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Re:C++ proposal: There are 8 bits in a byte by Spivak on Thursday October 17, 2024 @11:08PM (#41876035)
Is it any better calling it an int where it's assumed to be an i32 and 30 of the bits are wasted.
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Re:C++ proposal: There are 8 bits in a byte by kazinator on Friday October 18, 2024 @02:30PM (#41882135)
what you call things matters, so yes, it is better.
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