Dev Tools · 2h ago
C Code Crimes: Readability Takes a Hit
A new wave of obfuscated C code is making programs harder to read and maintain, according to The Register. Developers are using tricks like nested macros and cryptic variable names to win coding contests. This trend highlights ongoing tensions between cleverness and clarity in software development.
Meridian48 take
While entertaining, these readability crimes underscore a real problem: code golf habits can leak into production, creating maintenance nightmares.
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