Almost Always Unsigned

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Using unsigned integers is often more appropriate because most integers in programs do not represent negative values.
Common arguments against unsigned integers, such as safety and reverse loops, are addressed with correct idioms that avoid underflow issues.
Unsigned integers allow safer calculations for differences, midpoint computations, and overflow checks compared to signed integers.
The default use of signed integers in languages like C and C++ is a legacy choice, and unsigned can simplify code and improve diagnostics.
Languages with defined wrap for signed integers still face safety issues, and unsigned integers force consideration of all input ranges.

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