//   size on the bool type, so the macro defined in stdbool.h could
//   be inconsistent with the bool keyword in C++. Thus, the use
//   of stdbool.h is avoided and unsigned char is used instead.
// * size_t is used to represent byte sizes of objects that are
//   materialized in the address space of the calling process.
// * int is used as an index into arrays.
// * Deletion functions are safe to call on nullptr.
//
// Questions left to address:

///
/// Both core TensorFlow and every plugin will use this header. The associated
/// `.cc` file is only used by core TensorFlow to implement checking needed for
/// plugin registration and ensuring API and ABI compatibility. Plugin authors
/// don't need to read the `.cc` file but they should consult every section of
/// this file to ensure a compliant plugin can be built and that the plugin can