-
+
FAQ 0.2: What should I put in my entry’s Makefile?
diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md
index 587758285..f21e74aec 100644
--- a/faq.md
+++ b/faq.md
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
## Section 0 - [Submitting entries to a new IOCCC](#faq0)
- [0.0 - How may I enter the IOCCC?](#faq0_0)
- [0.1 - What types of entries have been frequently submitted to the IOCCC?](#faq0_1)
-- [0.2 - What should I put in my submission's Makefile?](#faq0_2)
+- [0.2 - What should I put in my entry's Makefile?](#faq0_2)
- [0.3 - May I use a different source or compiled filename than prog.c or prog?](#faq0_3)
-- [0.4 - What platform should I assume for my submission?](#faq0_4)
+- [0.4 - What platform should I assume for my entry?](#faq0_4)
- [0.5 - How may I comment or make a suggestion on IOCCC rules, guidelines and tools?](#faq0_5)
- [0.6 - What are the IOCCC best practices for using markdown?](#faq0_6)
@@ -20,12 +20,12 @@
## Section 2 - [IOCCC Judging process](#faq2)
- [2.0 - How many entries do the judges receive for a given IOCCC?](#faq2_0)
-- [2.1 - What should I put in the remarks.md file of my submission?](#faq2_1)
+- [2.1 - What should I put in the remarks.md file of my entry?](#faq2_1)
- [2.2 - Why don't you publish entries that do not win?](#faq2_2)
- [2.3 - How much time does it take to judge the contest?](#faq2_3)
- [2.4 - How many judging rounds do you have?](#faq2_4)
- [2.5 - Why do some IOCCC entries receive the Grand Prize or Best of Show award?](#faq2_5)
-- [2.6 - How are winning IOCCC entries announced?](#faq2_6)
+- [2.6 - How are IOCCC entries announced?](#faq2_6)
## Section 3 - [Compiling and running IOCCC entries](#faq3)
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
## Section 4 - [Changes made to IOCCC entries](#faq4)
- [4.0 - Why are some winning author remarks incongruent with the winning IOCCC code?](#faq4_0)
- [4.1 - Why were some calls to the libc function gets(3) changed to use fgets(3)?](#faq4_1)
-- [4.2 - What was changed in an IOCCC entry's source code?](#faq4_2)
+- [4.2 - What was changed in an IOCCC entry source code?](#faq4_2)
- [4.3 - Why do author remarks sometimes not match the source and/or why are there
other inconsistencies with the original entry?](#faq4_3)
- [4.4 - What is the meaning of the file ending in .orig.c in IOCCC entries?](#faq4_4)
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ If you already have an mkiocccentry tool directory:
make clobber all
```
-#### 5. Run the mkiocccentry tool to form your submission tarball
+#### 5. Run the mkiocccentry tool to form your entry tarball
```sh
mkiocccentry work_dir prog.c Makefile remarks.md [file ...]
@@ -181,11 +181,11 @@ where:
* work_dir
- directory where the submission directory and tarball are formed
+ directory where the entry directory and tarball are formed
* prog.c
- path to the C source for your submission
+ path to the C source for your entry
* Makefile
@@ -193,31 +193,31 @@ where:
* remarks.md
- Remarks about your submission in markdown format: see [FAQ 2.1](#remarks_md) for more info.
+ Remarks about your entry in markdown format: see [FAQ 2.1](#remarks_md) for more info.
* [file ...]
- Optional extra data files to include with your submission
+ Optional extra data files to include with your entry
NOTE: Please see our [IOCCC markdown guide](markdown.html) for **important information** on using markdown in the IOCCC.
NOTE: It is *NOT* necessary to install the tools to use them as you can run
the tools from the top of the _mkiocccentry repo_ directory just fine.
-If `mkiocccentry` tool indicates that there is a problem with your submission,
+If `mkiocccentry` tool indicates that there is a problem with your entry,
especially if it identifies a [rule 2](next/rules.html#2) related problem,
-you are **strongly** encouraged to revise and correct your submission and
+you are **strongly** encouraged to revise and correct your entry and
then re-run the `mkiocccentry` tool.
If you choose to risk violating rules, be sure an explain your reason
for doing so in your `remarks.md` file.
-#### 6. Upload your submission tarball to the IOCCC submit server
+#### 6. Upload your entry to the IOCCC submit server
The **IOCCC submit server** is still being written.
As such, we do not yet have instructions
-on how upload your submission tarball to the **IOCCC submit server**. Once
+on how upload your entry to the **IOCCC submit server**. Once
**IOCCC submit server** is ready, we will update this section
with the proper instructions. Watch the [IOCCC news](news.html)
for an announcement of the availability of the **IOCCC submit server**.
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ in a **really unique AND interesting way** to even make it into the
final judging rounds. It will have to compete with previous IOCCC
winners based on the same theme.
-**IMPORTANT HINT**: If you really wish send in an submission on a
+**IMPORTANT HINT**: If you really wish send in a submission on a
frequently submitted theme, be sure that it is obfuscated in several
new and novel ways.
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ of the same theme.
#### Examples of frequently submitted themes
-##### maze generator
+##### Maze generator
- [1985/shapiro](1985/shapiro/index.html)
- [1991/buzzard](1991/buzzard/index.html)
@@ -266,20 +266,20 @@ of the same theme.
- [1998/bas1](1998/bas1/index.html)
-##### tic-tac-toe/noughts and crosses/Xs and Os game
+##### Tic-Tac-Toe/Noughts and Crosses/Xs and Os game
- [1991/westley](1991/westley/index.html)
- [1996/jonth](1996/jonth/index.html)
- [2020/carlini](2020/carlini/index.html)
-##### solitaire/Othello game
+##### Solitaire/Othello game
- [1987/lievaart](1987/lievaart/index.html)
- [1994/dodsond1](1994/dodsond1/index.html)
-##### generating small primes (below is the list of all prime related winning entries)
+##### Generating small primes (below is the list of all prime related winning entries)
- [1985/august](1985/august/index.html)
- [1988/applin](1988/applin/index.html)
@@ -289,14 +289,14 @@ of the same theme.
- [2000/bellard](2000/bellard/index.html)
-##### self reproducing program
+##### Self-reproducing program
- [1990/scjones](1990/scjones/index.html)
- [1994/smr](1994/smr/index.html) - _do not claim your program is the smallest without seeing this entry_!
- [2000/dhyang](2000/dhyang/index.html) - _this entry set a high bar for entries of this theme_
-##### entries that just print "Hello, world!"
+##### Entries that just print "Hello, world!"
- [1984/anonymous](1984/anonymous/index.html)
- [1985/applin](1985/applin/index.html)
@@ -307,7 +307,7 @@ of the same theme.
- [2000/tomx](2000/tomx/index.html)
-##### entries that use some complex state machine/table to print something
+##### Entries that use some complex state machine/table to print something
- [1988/isaak](1988/isaak/index.html)
- [1988/phillipps](1988/phillipps/index.html)
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ of the same theme.
- [2018/giles](2018/giles/index.html)
-##### rot13
+##### ROT13
- [1985/sicherman](1985/sicherman/index.html)
- [1989/westley](1989/westley/index.html)
@@ -349,15 +349,15 @@ state something along the lines of:
**FAIR WARNING**: Be sure to **clearly explain** near the beginning
of your `remarks.md` file, see [FAQ 2.1](#remarks_md),
-**why you are submitting an entry based on a frequently
+**why you are submitting a entry based on a frequently
submitted theme** and **how compares with previous IOCCC winners**
of the same theme.
-
-### FAQ 0.2: What should I put in my submissions's Makefile?
+
+### FAQ 0.2: What should I put in my entry's Makefile?
@@ -365,15 +365,14 @@ We recommend starting with the [sample
Makefile](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry/blob/master/Makefile.example)
as found in the [mkiocccentry GitHub repo](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry),
(renamed as `Makefile` of course) as a starting point for your
-submission's `Makefile`.
+entry's `Makefile`.
The `Makefile` is a file used by the `make(1)` command that contains
rules and UNIX shell-style commands.
-The first and default rule should be the `all` rule and should build your
-submission's executable file.
+The first and default rule should be the `all` rule and should build your entry's executable file.
-If your submission depends on a particular source file name during compilation or execution,
+If your entry depends on a particular source file name during compilation or execution,
your `Makefile` should copy `prog.c` into the desired filename. For example:
If you are not familiar `Makefile`s, you might consider the following tutorials:
@@ -391,8 +390,7 @@ command that is compatible with GNU Make version 3.81.
### FAQ 0.3: May I use a different source or compiled filename than prog.c or prog?
-While your submission's source filename, as submitted, must be `prog.c`, your
-submission's `Makefile`
+While your entry's source filename, as submitted, must be `prog.c`, your entry's `Makefile`
may copy `prog.c` to a different filename as part of the compiling/building process. For example:
```
@@ -409,7 +407,7 @@ may copy `prog.c` to a different filename as part of the compiling/building proc
rm -f desired_name.c desired_name
```
-We recommend that the `make clobber` rule remove files that your submission
+We recommend that the `make clobber` rule remove files that your entry
creates as part of the compiling/building process.
You may also copy the compiled `prog` into a different file as part of compiling process.
@@ -424,11 +422,11 @@ For example:
-### FAQ 0.4: What platform should I assume for my submission?
+### FAQ 0.4: What platform should I assume for my entry?
-Your submission must compile with **clang** or **gcc** and run under at least one flavor of a UNIX
+Your entry must compile with **clang** or **gcc** and run under at least one flavor of a UNIX
system that conforms to the [SUS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_UNIX_Specification),
otherwise known as the [The Single UNIX Specification Version 4](https://unix.org/version4/)
or [later SUS](https://unix.org/online.html).
@@ -471,8 +469,8 @@ discussion with the [IOCCC judges](judges.html), then see
-### FAQ 2.6: How are winning IOCCC entries announced?
+### FAQ 2.6: How are IOCCC entries announced?
Once the [IOCCC](index.html) closes, the judges will:
@@ -1155,7 +1151,7 @@ for details.
### FAQ 3.4: Why does clang or gcc fail to compile an IOCCC entry?
-Although we have fixed most entries to work with clang (sometimes in an alt
+Although we have fixed numerous entries to work with clang (sometimes in an alt
version but usually in the program itself) there are some that simply cannot be
fixed or if they are fixable they have not yet been fixed (we are working on
this but other things have to be done too and all on free time).
@@ -1697,7 +1693,7 @@ if you're running out of bytes due to rule 2[ab] one might not have much choice.
This is something that obfuscation authors simply sometimes have to deal with!
If you try to minimize the number of `-Wno-foo` options needed with
-`-Weverything`, please mention this in your remarks about the submission, as the
+`-Weverything`, please mention this in your remarks about the entry, as the
judges note you attempt to honor it (see also below). In some cases your
obfuscated code will issue warnings with `-Weverything` no matter what: the
`-Wno-poison-system-directories` is a common example of this but there are
@@ -1709,12 +1705,12 @@ different build environment might still have warnings. For instance the warning
set is different in macOS (which by default is `clang`: even when run as `gcc`!)
than Linux (due to versions and possibly other things)!
-Given that your submission **MUST** work as documented, you may be safer to
-say that your submission keeps the number of warnings and `-Wno-foo` options while
+Given that your entry **MUST** work as documented, you may be safer to
+say that your entry keeps the number of warnings and `-Wno-foo` options while
compiling with `clang -Weverything` at a minimum. You might want to say the
version number and platform too as an extra safety net. Because if you claim zero
warnings, and we find a warning situation, this may diminish the value of your
-submission as it is not as documented. Thus it might be wise to point this out and
+entry as it is not as documented. Thus it might be wise to point this out and
if you can test it in multiple platforms (or versions of `clang`, see
below note) this would be advisable.
@@ -1750,8 +1746,8 @@ Alternatively you can try:
```
As you can see, using `clang` has some additional problems to work out but if
-you can get your submission to work well in `clang` it might very well be considered
-better than other submissions.
+you can get your entry to work well in `clang` it might very well be considered
+better than other entries.
@@ -2306,7 +2302,7 @@ If you download the 1984 tarball, i.e. `1984/1984.tar.bz2`, then you might
extract it and then switch to the directory and compile everything of each
entry:
-```
+```sh
cd 1984
make everything
```
diff --git a/next/rules.html b/next/rules.html
index 01af7b0c5..a6befbe22 100644
--- a/next/rules.html
+++ b/next/rules.html
@@ -395,7 +395,9 @@ winning entries page for the entries that have won the IOCCC in
the past.
Watch both the IOCCC status page and the
@IOCCC mastodon feed for information about
-future IOCCC openings.
+future IOCCC openings.
Please note that unless you are mentioned you will
+
NOT get a push notification with the app so you should refresh the feed from
+time to time.
28th International Obfuscated C Code Contest Official Rules
@@ -404,25 +406,31 @@ future IOCCC openings.
granted provided this this copyright and notice are included in its entirety
and remains unaltered. All other uses must receive prior permission in
writing by
contacting the judges.
-
+
IOCCC Rules version
| These IOCCC rules are version 28.1 2024-06-29.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the IOCCC guidelines.
+
Change marks
+
| ← Lines that start with this symbol indicate a change from the previous IOCCC
Most lines (we sometimes make mistakes) that were modified since the previous
IOCCC start with the | symbol.
+
Obfuscate defined:
+
tr.v. -cated, -cating, -cates.
-
-1a. To render obscure.
+
+1a. To render obscure.
1b. To darken.
-
-2. To confuse: his emotions obfuscated his judgment.
- [LLat. obfuscare, to darken : ob(intensive) + Lat. fuscare,
+
+2. To confuse: his emotions obfuscated his judgment.
+ [LLat. obfuscare, to darken : ob(intensive) + Lat. fuscare,
to darken < fuscus, dark.] -obfuscation n. obfuscatory adj.
+
Goals of the Contest
+
The goals of the IOCCC:
- To write the most Obscure/Obfuscated C program within the IOCCC rules.
@@ -431,7 +439,9 @@ IOCCC start with the | symbol.
- To illustrate some of the subtleties of the C language.
- To provide a safe forum for poor C code. :-)
+
Important IOCCC dates
+
| This IOCCC runs from 2024-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC to 202x-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC.
| XXX - date/time is TBD - XXX
| Until the start of this IOCCC, these IOCCC rules,
@@ -453,8 +463,10 @@ at the mkiocccentry repo
Please recheck on or after the start of this IOCCC to be sure you
are using the correct versions of these items before using the IOCCC
submission URL.
+
IOCCC RULES
-
To help us with the volume of entries, we ask that you follow these rules:
+
+
To help us with the volume of submissions, we ask that you follow these rules:
Rule 0
@@ -588,7 +600,7 @@ it is needed in your submissions
remarks.md file.
Rule 12
-
Legal abuse of the rules is somewhat encouraged. An submission that, in
+
Legal abuse of the rules is somewhat encouraged. A submission that, in
the opinion of the judges, violates the rules will be disqualified.
Entries that attempt to abuse the rules MUST try to justify why
their rule abuse is legal, in the submission’s remarks.md file.
@@ -816,7 +828,11 @@ for disqualification of your submission.
Rule 28
| Rule 28 is a perfect way end to the list of IOCCC rules as we do NOT plan to have 496 rules. :-)
+
| For questions or comments about the contest, see Contacting the IOCCC.
| Be sure to review the IOCCC Rules and Guidelines as
IOCCC rules and the IOCCC guidelines may (and
diff --git a/next/rules.md b/next/rules.md
index 29d529fbd..c8cf45433 100644
--- a/next/rules.md
+++ b/next/rules.md
@@ -17,7 +17,9 @@ the past.
Watch both [the IOCCC status page](../status.html) and the
[@IOCCC mastodon feed](https://fosstodon.org/@ioccc) for information about
-future IOCCC openings.
+future IOCCC openings. **Please note** that unless you are mentioned you will
+**NOT** get a push notification with the app so you should refresh the feed from
+time to time.
@@ -31,7 +33,7 @@ and remains unaltered. All other uses must receive prior permission in
writing by [contacting the judges](../contact.html).
-
+
## IOCCC Rules version
@@ -40,7 +42,9 @@ writing by [contacting the judges](../contact.html).
**IMPORTANT**: Be sure to read the [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html).
+
### Change marks
+
**`|`** **← Lines that start with this symbol indicate a change from the previous IOCCC**
@@ -48,19 +52,23 @@ Most lines (we sometimes make mistakes) that were modified since the previous
IOCCC start with the **`|`** symbol.
+
# Obfuscate defined:
+
tr.v. -cated, -cating, -cates.
-
-**1a.** To render obscure.
+
+**1a.** To render obscure.
**1b.** To darken.
-
-**2.** To confuse: his emotions obfuscated his judgment.
- [LLat. obfuscare, to darken : ob(intensive) + Lat. fuscare,
+
+**2.** To confuse: his emotions obfuscated his judgment.
+ [LLat. obfuscare, to darken : ob(intensive) + Lat. fuscare,
to darken < fuscus, dark.] -obfuscation n. obfuscatory adj.
+
# Goals of the Contest
+
The goals of the IOCCC:
@@ -71,7 +79,9 @@ The goals of the IOCCC:
* To provide a safe forum for poor C code. :-)
+
# Important IOCCC dates
+
**`|`** This IOCCC runs from **2024-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC** to **202x-MMM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC**.
**`|`** **XXX - date/time is TBD - XXX**
@@ -103,9 +113,11 @@ are using the correct versions of these items _before using the IOCCC
submission URL_**.
+
# IOCCC RULES
+
-To help us with the volume of entries, we ask that you follow these rules:
+To help us with the volume of submissions, we ask that you follow these rules:
@@ -313,7 +325,7 @@ it is needed in your submissions `remarks.md` file.
## Rule 12
-Legal abuse of the rules is somewhat encouraged. An submission that, in
+Legal abuse of the rules is somewhat encouraged. A submission that, in
the opinion of the judges, violates the rules will be disqualified.
Entries that attempt to abuse the rules **MUST** try to justify why
their rule abuse is legal, in the submission's `remarks.md` file.
@@ -637,8 +649,11 @@ Even though 24 is not prime, you should still see [Rule 23](#rule23).
**`|`** [Rule 28](#rule28) is a perfect way end to the list of [IOCCC rules](rules.html) as we do **NOT** plan to have **496** rules. :-)
-
+
**`|`** For questions or comments about the contest, see [Contacting the IOCCC](../contact.html).