self-explanitory, really
write the most obfuscated code (that works)
write a calculator program using only bit-wise operations
write a text editor. anything from vi and edlin (olde ms-dos) to emacs...
write a hex editor.
write a 3d renderer for primitive 3d shapes.
write an encryption program with the most creative (and effective) encryption idea
write a phone book program
A cookie killer.
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Can we keep it fairly easy to start with, so us amateurs can have a go.
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Just wondering, are we talking about C or C++?
let's say... C
judging on the complexity of the contest themes, there shouldn't be too much difference, anyway
finish your voting by tonight, when i'll post the contest thread (and ask nvoigt to make it sticky)
Originally posted by novacain
A cookie killer
Originally posted by RobR
Can we keep it fairly easy to start with, so us amateurs can have a go.
I don't see how it would be too hard, as long as we are using windows of course. Not too sure about *Nix.
forgot to mention this:
this contest will be pure C. (and preferably as portable as possible)
it looks like the phone book idea is winning, anyway.