Re: int vs. struct

[Dan Stromberg <strombrg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg Miller wrote:
> 
> Dan Stromberg wrote:
> > Slightly better speed, yes - but greater flexibility?  No way.  Software
> > done with ADT's/OOP is radically more adaptable.  Without proper
> > abstractions, small changes in data representation that should be "local
> > only" set off huge ripple effects in large programs.
> 
> You're suggesting making later changes to a standardized API? Not a good
> idea. One created, interfaces should not change.

Fixing a broken API is a good idea if you can spare the short term cost
to obtain the long term benefits.

But designing a broken API from scratch is unforgivable.  An SE who
insists on doing that should probably look for another line of work.