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How integers should work (in systems programming languages)

IT·技术 · 2026-10-26 09:42

The author argues that integer arithmetic in systems languages should by default return mathematically correct results or trap, rather than silently wrap. He examines trade-offs for saturation, cryptography, and other special cases, urging designers not to be constrained by C/C++ legacy.

Source: blog.regehr.org


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