We, the IOCCC Judges, are finally in the final round of judging of IOCCC29: unless for some reason we need another final round to finally finalize the winners. :-)

Stay tuned!

P.S. Sometimes the final round takes the longest to finish.

p.p.s. https://www.patreon.com/posts/we-are-finally-153975623

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This happened 20 September 2025. A display problem with #macOS ssh’d on my server downstairs. Everything was fine. Iirc I kind of caused it although it really shouldn’t have happened. Obviously I just fixed the last bug. Why else would it be doing this? I don’t even know what to put for alt text but I will try. Honestly it reminds me of the #ioccc somehow. Kind of. Maybe.

We are about to enter the first of the final rounds of judging, starting Wednesday, 2026 Mar 26. We 1st will review those submissions that have been left behind during all of the pre-final rounds. As we move forward, we shift from considering each submission on its own merit into considering the impact and value that the remaining submissions bring to IOCCC29.

We don't know how many rounds will be in the final rounds as of yet. We will keep you posted!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/about-to-start-153802905

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Round N+1 was a marathon judging round for IOCCC29, and we made some really important progress! We’re not quite ready to dive into the final rounds of judging, but we’re getting there.

IOCCC Judges overall remark: We’re thoroughly enjoying reviewing the IOCCC29 submissions!

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We’ll carefully review each submission, giving the C code and remarks.md
the time and attention they deserve.

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The IOCCC is now closed for new submissions.

For the many who submitted to this IOCCC, we THANK YOU. Without your
efforts, talent, creativity, and C coding skill, there wouldn't be an IOCCC!

If you missed this IOCCC, please submit to the next IOCCC, which we
are happy to announce we are planning to hold another IOCCC next year.

The IOCCC judges will go into "radio silence" as we judge the many
submissions. How long depends on the submission quantity & quality.

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🌗 GitHub - carlini/printf-tac-toe:僅靠單次 printf 呼叫實現的井字遊戲
➤ 當格式化輸出成為一種圖靈完備的程式語言
https://github.com/carlini/printf-tac-toe
本項目展示了一個極致的 C 語言程式設計技巧:如何僅通過單一的 `printf` 函式呼叫來實現完整的井字遊戲邏輯。作者利用 `printf` 格式化字串中不為人知的特性(特別是 `%n` 與位置參數指定符),將記憶體操作與邏輯運算轉化為字串處理,不僅實現了圖靈完備的計算模型,還編寫了一個可互動的遊戲。這項作品曾入選 IOCCC(國際 C 語言混淆程式碼大賽),是研究底層記憶體操作與編譯器行為的經典案例。
+ 這簡直是瘋狂的藝術!我從未想過 `%n` 可以被這樣濫用,這已經超越了代碼,簡直是字串上的數位邏輯電路。
+ 這是計算機科學領域的奇蹟。雖然實用性為零,但作者對 `printf` 參數處理與記憶體位址存取的洞察力令人嘆為觀止,這確實是駭客精神的巔峯。
#C 語言 #IOCCC #代碼混淆 #printf 導向編程
GitHub - carlini/printf-tac-toe: tic-tac-toe in a single call to printf

tic-tac-toe in a single call to printf. Contribute to carlini/printf-tac-toe development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub

The 29th International Obfuscated C Contest closes at 2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC.

You have less than a week to upload your submissions to the International Obfuscated C Code Contest!

For details see this free Patreon post:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/ioccc29-closes-152429675

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Just a friendly reminder that **IOCCC29** will be open for only 2 weeks more. The submission deadline is **2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC**.

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@sirwumpus best wishes Anthony!

But on the plus side you will have more time for the #ioccc!

That’s what I have done on my free time (not that you or @ioccc would be surprised there).

Well that and had my birthday with the obviously obligatory cake. Also had home made potato soup.

Anyway good luck with the issue!