C's Flexible Integer Sizes Were Not a Design Mistake
Word sizes, strange machines, and why <strong>int</strong> was never meant to mean 32 bits. C
Summary
The article discusses the history and rationale behind C’s flexible integer sizes, explaining how the language’s design accommodates various machine architectures. It challenges the common misconception that the size of an int in C is fixed at 32 bits, revealing deeper insights into the language’s evolution and functionality.
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