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> it is not possible to understand the C language by just writing simple test programs to examine the behavior. This is so well put, thank you. > Integer type

> it is not possible to understand the C language by just writing simple test programs to examine the behavior. This is so well put, thank you. > Integer types are unsigned by default, except for char. unsigned by default? I'm pretty sure `int`, `long`, `short` and `long long` are signed by default.

gpderetta 3y ago
and whether plain char is signed or unsigned is unspecified.
- pajko 3y ago
  Actually it can be signed, unsigned or have a completely separate type which is neither signed char nor unsigned char.
  - gpderetta 3y ago
    Well, I meant that char can either be a signed or unsigned integer type. It is always a distinct type form either signed char or unsigned char.