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Indexing is not really math, it's a reference-system which is using numbers for convenience. You could use letters or even emojis to get the same result.
by slightwinder 2y ago
Indexing is not really math, it's a reference-system which is using numbers for convenience. You could use letters or even emojis to get the same result.
- mixmastamyk 2y ago[closed, open) intervals on the number line are well-known in math, as are operations on them. -0 is not, nor supported by hardware.
- slightwinder 2y agoYes, but Python is not math. This is a syntax-feature we are talking about, math is here just a tool, not the purpose. And it's also not running on hardware, but multiple layers higher.
- mixmastamyk 2y agoPython already has the best design (fewest tradeoffs) in this small area. You're proposing to break the expectations of millions and break offset math while you're at it. Not very compelling if you ask me.
- slightwinder 2y agoI'm proposing nothing. I'm pointing out a flaw, for me. Nobody will change this at this point. Nobody should change it at this point. There is no benefit in this, just harm.