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And then there's the fun of switching between programming langauges which DO index starting at 1 (such as PL/SQL).

FrustratedWithFormsDesigner
– FrustratedWithFormsDesigner

2011-02-02 18:25:47 +00:00
Commented Feb 2, 2011 at 18:25
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+1 for that. 1-indexed numbering answers the question "how many are there?", which maps neatly to most real world tasks. 0-indexed is about "what position is each item in?", which is of less use in meatspace.

Dan Ray
– Dan Ray

2011-02-02 18:34:44 +00:00
Commented Feb 2, 2011 at 18:34

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