Starting from zero saves memory. If I have a variable used as an index for an array of 256 elements, starting from 0 allows me to store it in a single byte. If

Starting from zero saves memory. If I have a variable used as an index for an array of 256 elements, starting from 0 allows me to store it in a single byte. If I start from 1, I need two bytes, effectively doubling the memory usage—an unnecessary 100% increase. Now, multiply this inefficiency across every instance where programs encounter a similar situation.