Re: int vs. struct

[Greg Miller <gmiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan Stromberg wrote:
> 
> 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.

I take it you've never worked with versioned interfaces in systems like
COM? Providing new interfaces is *much* better than altering existing
ones in public APIs.
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