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696 Winners Announced in 2026's 'International Obfuscated C Code Competition'

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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 06/07/2026 13:34 EDT

Winners Announced in 2026's 'International Obfuscated C Code Competition'

Yesterday 2026's International Obfuscated C Code Contest concluded, with 22 new winners announced in a special three-hour livestreamed ceremony! Started 42 years ago, it's been described as the internet's longest-running contest, with entrants concocting convoluted programs glorying in the language's subtleties, all while having some fun. And "For IOCCC29, the volume and quality of submissions were at near-historic heights," explains its home page.
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