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>> Can the usage of a data type like =E2=80=9Cint=E2=80=9D become more des=
irable for =E2=80=9Cret=E2=80=9D
>> according to the affected function implementation?
>=20
> Either way is a defensible style choice for "ret" so I left it as-is.
Will consistent data type specifications be preferred in subsequent softwa=
re revisions?

Regards,
Markus