Andrew Healey • 3/30/2019

Answered: What the Heck is Code Golf?

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This article defines code golf as the practice of writing the shortest possible code to solve a problem, often within a competitive online community. It discusses scoring by byte count, showcases examples in languages like JavaScript and GolfScript, and highlights the role of esoteric programming languages designed for brevity and creativity. It also mentions the collaborative community on platforms like StackExchange.

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