Moumita <dhar61595@xxxxxxxxx> writes: > The `flags` variable holds multiple bitwise flags (PARENT1, > PARENT2, STALE),these flags are defined using (1u << N), so maybe > there will be no issues if it is changed from `int` to `unsigned > int` "This change will not break" is not a good reason to make the change, though, as not making that change will not break anything, either. If you need to write something, say something that positively justifies the change, explaining readers why it is a good thing to do, and how the resulting code is _better_ than the original. Thanks.
