write/read:Int
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- Dominant language
- Lua
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- 4
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Description
Unless using 32 as the total bits, the number is treated as unsigned.
``` lua
write:Int(-4, 32)
print(read:Int(-4, 32))
```
`-4`
``` lua
write:Int(-4, 8)
print(read:Int(-4, 8))
```
`252`
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Research direction
No file or test is named in the issue. Start by reproducing both Lua examples, then locate the read:Int and write:Int entry points and trace how signed values are handled for different bit widths. Done means the intended signed-value behavior is consistent for the demonstrated widths.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- lua
- Domain
- backend
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100