haskell / haskell/binary

Consider using Int64 throughout the API

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Description

We use `Int` in a lot of places, but Haskell only guarantees 29 bits, and 28 bits of positive integers, or referring up to 256MB.
We should consider using `Int64` instead of relying on having >28bits.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by auditing the public API's uses of Int and the compatibility implications of changing them to Int64; done means the affected scope and integer-width decision are resolved and consistently applied.

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Assessment

Tech stack
haskell
Domain
api
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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