Zero in Programming
Comments revolve around the number zero's properties, usage, and implications in programming and math, including debates on allowing zero values, division by zero, zero vs. non-zero, and starting at zero versus one.
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For whatever it's worth, zero gets you absolutely nowhere; there's no harm in allowing it.
I think you meant 'zero' not nonzero?
Maybe they just meant larger values of zero.
In case you're really wondering, it's zero.
Zero, that's the point ;) !
That's why it has 0 in its name!
Thanks - but which one is the zero?
they haven't, that's the point, and why I had the zero in quotes.
Well, what has a value of zero?
What happens if you allow for 0?