Dear experts ..
Since 2 years, I've seen C code that has been shattered and strange symbols have appeared .. when I asked why, I was told that this is a method to make your code (unreadable) for others if I want to hide my code from others ..
I don't remember what is this called so that I can search for it .. can any body help ..?
>shattered and strange symbols
Unless you can provide an example...I think you're talking about encryption.
It's called code obfuscation.
Keep in mind that while hiding it from others... you are also hiding it from *yourself*.Originally Posted by JohnGraham
Come back to that code in 5 years and try to follow it... You'll be as in the dark as everyone else.
IOW... just don't do it.
If you don't want others to see your source code, distribute pre-compiled libraries and header files.
If you do mean obfuscation, it's terrible security. If your code is meant to be secret, you're better off not giving it out at all.
But it can be fun to do anyway. I've made things like this and this just to see how far I could break the rules of readability (and C in general) and still have a "working" result.
If you search online, you'll also find that there are tools that can obfuscate your code for you.
For example ---> Google
If you dance barefoot on the broken glass of undefined behaviour, you've got to expect the occasional cut.
If at first you don't succeed, try writing your phone number on the exam paper.
Create an object code. :P
I came here to see macros, trigraphs and a link to the IOCCC. I'm leaving completely disappointed in you all.
Quzah.
Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
Woah. I never thought... wow. Awesome news.
