int is always 32-bit?

[George_George]

Hello everyone, When using "int", it is always 32-bit? No matter whether we make build option as Any CPU, x86 and x64? thanks in advance, George

[realJSOP]

If you want a larger (or smaller) integer, use Int64 or Int16. An int is as big as the compiler defines it to be.

"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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[George_George]

Thanks John, Answer to my original question is, int is always 32-bit no matther what platform and build option (Any CPU/x86/x64) is used? :-) regards, George

[realJSOP]

no. visual c++ 1.2 (and turbo pascal) defined an int as 16-bit. Starting with Visual C++ 2.0, an int was 32 bit.

"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

[Guffa]

George_George wrote:

When using "int", it is always 32-bit?

Yes. In C# an int is always 32 bits. The keyword int is an alias for the type System.Int32.

Despite everything, the person most likely to be fooling you next is yourself.

[Lost User]

int in C# = 32-bit[^]

[ElSpinos]

Just to add to the pot: The C# keyword int is a compiler accessor to the System.Int32 type. You may use the below code to validate this as an excercise on each platform:

typeof(int) == typeof(System.Int32)

The above code will return true.

/F - .NET Developer

[Mark Salsbery]

John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

An int is as big as the compiler defines it to be

Wrong language John? :)

Mark Salsbery Microsoft MVP - Visual C++ :java:

[PIEBALDconsult]

Ayuh http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hfa3fa08.aspx[^]

[George_George]

Thanks John, My context is C#. Any comments or answers to my original question? regards, George

[George_George]

Cool, thanks Guffa! regards, George

[George_George]

Yes, it is C# forum. :-) regards, George

[George_George]

Cool, thanks ElSpinos! regards, George

[George_George]

Good link, thanks Greeeg! regards, George

[George_George]

Good link, thanks PIEBALDconsult! regards, George