alt.hn

7/5/2026 at 2:42:42 PM

C programmers commit fresh crimes against readability

https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/07/05/c-programmers-commit-fresh-crimes-against-readability/5265981

by jjgreen

7/5/2026 at 3:01:50 PM

A title like "Latest winners of the International Obfuscated C Code Contest" might be more useful.

by bell-cot

7/5/2026 at 4:36:35 PM

More useful, but much less funny.

I believe that the title of TFA is faithful to the spirit of a contest named "The International Obfuscated C Code Contest", even if I was also confused by the title.

The work of all the winners was extremely impressive, as usual at this contest.

I especially enjoyed the Nixie tube emulator, being familiar with real Nixie tubes, and having a fondness for their use in clocks.

by adrian_b