microsoft / microsoft/calculator

Adopt C++ standard types across codebase

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Description

Calculator currently uses windows-specific types in some places, such as UINT. We should adopt the C++ standard types in their place.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by searching the codebase for Windows-specific types such as UINT and identify the C++ standard-type equivalents used in nearby code. The issue provides no file or test entry point, so map the affected usages before changing them. Done means the relevant Windows-specific types have been replaced consistently across the codebase.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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