Signed vs. unsigned integers for lengths/counts

Question

For representing a length or count variable, is it better to use signed or unsigned integers?

It seems to me that C++ STL tends to p

Answer 1

If you aren't designing a reusable library (in .NET terms, e.g. a VB.NET project consumes your C# class library) then pick what works for you. Of course if you are creating any kind of DLL, and it's feasible your library could be used in a project with a different language (again, VB.NET comes to mind) then you need to be mindful of the non-compliant types (unsigned).