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I think zero makes sense as array indices when it refers to an offset as some kind. But I find it more intuitive for counters to start at one, in line with coll

by laqq3 6y ago

I think zero makes sense as array indices when it refers to an offset as some kind. But I find it more intuitive for counters to start at one, in line with colloquial ('1st' and 'first') and mathematical usage.

tomrod 6y ago
First is arbitrary. We could use binary encoded using swallows mentioned in Monty Python. But I digress :)