checkpoint rules & guidelines, FAQ update, draft IOCCC29 dates
This is a draft edit of the revised IOCCC guidelines for **IOCCC29**. Due the above, `next/guidelines.md` has undergone a significant update. The `next/rules.md` and `faq.md` files have been modified accordingly. The `faq.md` version is now **29.01 2025-11-28**. The `next/guidelines.md` version is now **29.00 2025-11-28**. The `next/rules.md` version is now *29.08 2025-11-28**. Draft **IOCCC29** dates have been added to `rules.md`. Ran `make quick_www` to perform the above. TODO: Continue to revise and improve the IOCCC guidelines. TODO: Fix typos and minor nits in the `next/guidelines.md`. TODO: Fix typos and minor nits in the `next/rules.md`.
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@@ -480,16 +480,22 @@ granted provided this copyright and notice are included in its entirety
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and remains unaltered. All other uses <strong>MUST</strong> receive prior permission in
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writing by <a href="../contact.html">contacting the judges</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="rules-version">Rules Version</h2>
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<p>These IOCCC Rules are version <strong>29.05 2025-11-21</strong>.</p>
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<p>These IOCCC Rules are version <strong>29.08 2025-11-28</strong>.</p>
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<p>Be sure to read the <a href="guidelines.html">IOCCC guidelines</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule0">
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<h2 id="rule-0---dates">Rule 0 - Dates</h2>
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</div>
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<p>This IOCCC runs from ${START_DATE_TIME} UTC to ${CLOSE_DATE_TIME} UTC.</p>
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<p>This contest will enter the open state on ${OPEN_DATE_TIME} UTC.</p>
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<p>This contest will enter the judging state on ${JUDGMENT_DATE_TIME} UTC.</p>
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<p>The above dates are subject to change until the contest is officially open.</p>
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<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: As of this draft, the above dates are TBD (to be determined).</p>
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<p>This IOCCC runs from <strong>2025-12-03 20:25:12.045045 UTC</strong> to <strong>2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC</strong>.</p>
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<p>This contest will enter the <strong>pending state</strong> on <strong>2025-12-03 20:25:12.045045 UTC</strong>,
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allowing people to register for the IOCCC.</p>
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<p>This contest will enter the <strong>open state</strong> on <strong>2025-12-15 18:21:24.273033 UTC</strong>,
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allowing people to upload submissions to the <a href="https://submit.ioccc.org">IOCCC submit server</a>.</p>
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<p>This contest will enter the <strong>judging state</strong> on <strong>2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC</strong>,
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when people will no longer be allowed to upload submissions.</p>
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<p>Until the contest enters the <strong>open</strong> state, any or all
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of the above <strong>dates and times may change <em>AT ANY TIME</em></strong>!</p>
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<p>The above timestamps are in “<em>YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.micros UTC</em>” format.</p>
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<p>See <a href="../status.html">Current status of the IOCCC</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule1">
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<h2 id="rule-1---program">Rule 1 - Program</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -503,11 +509,13 @@ and
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<a href="rules.html#rule-2b-net-size">Rule 2b Next Size</a>.
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During development this can be checked using <code>iocccsize(1)</code>:</p>
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<p>iocccsize prog.c</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-2---size">Guidelines for Rule 2 - Size</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule2a">
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<h3 id="rule-2a---gross-size">Rule 2a - Gross Size</h3>
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</div>
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<p>The overall maximum size of your <code>prog.c</code> program source <strong>MUST NOT</strong>
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exceed <strong>4993</strong> bytes.</p>
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<p>See <a href="../quick-start.html#enter">Entering the IOCCC: the bare minimum you need to know</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule2b">
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<h3 id="rule-2b---net-size">Rule 2b - Net Size</h3>
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</div>
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@@ -531,6 +539,7 @@ to register! The judges are <strong>NOT</strong> responsible for delayed or lost
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email or for those who wait until the last minute to try to register!</p>
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<p>See <a href="../quick-start.html#enter">Entering the IOCCC: the bare minimum you need to know</a>.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-8---submission">Rule 8 - Submission</a>.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-3---register">Guidelines for Rule 3 - Register</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule4">
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<h2 id="rule-4---files">Rule 4 - Files</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -574,6 +583,9 @@ a case insensitive filesystem.</p></li>
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<p>The <code>remarks.md</code> and <code>Makefile</code> are explained in more detail in the Guidelines.</p>
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<p>See <a href="../markdown.html">IOCCC markdown guidelines</a>.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-17---packaging">Rule 17 - Packaging</a>.</p>
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<p>See FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#file_perms">What permissions may my files be and what if I need different permissions?</a>”.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#mkiocccentry_toolkit">Guidelines for the mkiocccentry toolkit</a>.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#makefile">Guidelines for the Makefile</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule5">
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<h2 id="rule-5---integrity">Rule 5 - Integrity</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -602,22 +614,14 @@ original form, including the removal of any created files and directories.</p>
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<div id="rule7">
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<h2 id="rule-7---original-work">Rule 7 - Original Work</h2>
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</div>
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<p>In short: You wrote it, you own it, and its an original work.</p>
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<p>You, the author(s), <strong>MUST</strong> own the contents of your submission, or you <strong>MUST</strong>
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have permission from the original owner(s) to its use. If you submit
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any content that is owned by others, you <strong>MUST</strong> detail that ownership,
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i.e., who owns what, and document the permission you obtained from them
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in your <code>remarks.md</code> file.</p>
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<p>The IOCCC has a rich history of remarkable winning entries created by
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authors who skilfully employed various techniques to develop their code.
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While it isn’t required, you are allowed to use tools to develop and
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test your submission. These tools may include, but aren’t limited to
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code generators, code analysis tools, static code analysis tools, runtime
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analysis tools, machine learning tools, natural language models, code
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copilot tools, so-called AI services, large language models (LLMs), etc.
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If you do make use of such tools or services, then we encourage you to
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describe what tools and how you used those tools, in your <code>remarks.md</code> file.</p>
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<p>You are permitted to use tools to write your code.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-16---anonymous">Rule 16 - Anonymous</a>.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-7---original-work">Guidelines for Rule 7 - Original Work</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule8">
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<h2 id="rule-8---submission">Rule 8 - Submission</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -641,12 +645,12 @@ and
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permitted. However, see the guidelines. Each entry <strong>MUST</strong> automate the
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build process using <code>bash</code>, <code>gmake</code>, <code>gcc</code>, <code>clang</code>, under a
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<a href="https://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9799919799/">SUS environment</a>.</p>
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<p>Note references to <code>gmake</code> can be any GNU Make compatible tool.</p>
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<p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The references to <code>gmake(1)</code> can be any GNU Make compatible tool.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-15---building">Rule 15 - Building</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule10">
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<h2 id="rule-10---privileges">Rule 10 - Privileges</h2>
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</div>
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<p>Programs that require special privileges (setuid(2), setgid(2),
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<p>Programs that require special privileges (<code>setuid(2)</code>, <code>setgid(2)</code>,
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super-user, special owner, special group, etc.) are <strong>HIGHLY DISCOURAGED</strong>.
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We do <strong>NOT</strong> guarantee these functions will behave as you expect on our
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test platforms. If your program needs special permissions you <strong>MUST</strong>
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@@ -679,6 +683,7 @@ is rejected.</p>
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version, please indicate that in your <code>remarks.md</code> file of your non-rule
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abusing version so that the Judges don’t think you uploaded a duplicate
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into a wrong slot by mistake.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-11---abuse">Guidelines for Rule 11 - Abuse</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule12">
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<h2 id="rule-12---utf-8">Rule 12 - UTF-8</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -732,6 +737,8 @@ environments and systems are available in the search
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GNU long name options <code>--example</code> or extensions like <code>grep -P</code>.</p>
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<p>Do <strong>NOT</strong> assume that <code>.</code> (current directory) is in the <code>$PATH</code> environment variable.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-4---files">Rule 4 - Files</a>.</p>
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<p>See FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#makefile_details">What are the detailed recommendations for a submission Makefile?</a>”.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-15---building">Guidelines for Rule 15 - Building</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule16">
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<h2 id="rule-16---anonymous">Rule 16 - Anonymous</h2>
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</div>
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@@ -754,27 +761,33 @@ directory depths of <strong>4</strong>. The maximum number of files, excluding
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<code>prog.c</code>, <code>remarks.md</code>, <code>Makefile</code>, <code>prog.alt.c</code>, <code>try.sh</code>, <code>try.alt.sh</code>,
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<code>.info.json</code> and <code>.auth.json</code> is <strong>31</strong>. And the maximum file-path
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component is <strong>38</strong> and maximum path length is <strong>60</strong>.</p>
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<p>The submission <strong>MUST</strong> be a <code>.txz</code> compressed tarball as constructed by
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<code>mkiocccentry(1)</code>, which <strong>MUST</strong> be within <strong>[1..3999971]</strong> bytes in size.
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The sum of all file lengths, after unpacking from the tarball, <strong>MUST</strong> be
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less than <code>27651*1024</code> bytes.</p>
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<p>The tarball file <strong>MUST</strong> pass all <code>txzchk(1)</code> checks and the tarball
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filename <strong>MUST</strong> pass all <code>fnamchk(1)</code> checks. You may <strong>NOT</strong> submit a tarball
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created by the <code>-d</code> or <code>-s</code> seed options of <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code>.</p>
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<p>The submission <strong>MUST</strong> be a <code>.txz</code> compressed tarball (i.e., tarball compressed by <code>xz(1)</code>)
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as constructed by <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code>, which <strong>MUST</strong> be within <strong>[1..3999971]</strong> bytes in size.</p>
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<p>The tarball <strong>MUST</strong> be a <strong>v7 format</strong> tarball.</p>
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<p>The sum of all file lengths, after unpacking from the tarball, <strong>MUST</strong> be
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less than <code>27651*1024</code> (<strong>28314624</strong>) bytes.</p>
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<p>The submission <strong>MUST</strong> be a tarball file that <strong>MUST</strong> pass all <code>txzchk(1)</code> checks, and the tarball
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filename <strong>MUST</strong> pass all <code>fnamchk(1)</code> checks.</p>
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<p>You may <strong>NOT</strong> submit a tarball created by the <code>-d</code>, <code>-e</code>, <strong>NOR</strong> by the <code>-s seed</code> options of <code>mkiocccentry(1)</code>.</p>
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<p>The unpacked submission directory <strong>MUST</strong> pass the checks performed by the
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current version of <code>chksubmit(1)</code>.</p>
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<p>Submissions may <strong>NOT</strong> use a
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<a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry toolkit</a>
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command line options that labeled as “<strong>for TESTING purposes</strong>”,
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<strong>NOR</strong> labeled as “<strong>for the use by the IOCCC judges only</strong>”,
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in their respective man pages.</p>
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<p>Submissions may <strong>ONLY</strong> use
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<a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry toolkit</a>
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command lines that confirm to the command’s <code>-h</code> “<em>print help message</em>”.</p>
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<p>The <code>prog.c</code> file <strong>MUST</strong> pass the <a href="rules.html#rule-2---size">Rule 2 - Size</a>
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size checks performed by <code>iocccsize(1)</code>.</p>
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<p>The <code>.auth.json</code> and <code>.info.json</code> files <strong>MUST</strong> be compatible with what
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<code>mkiocccentry(1)</code> generates.</p>
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<p>Submissions that package using older versions of the mkiocccentry
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toolkit to are <strong>HIGHLY LIKELY</strong> to be <strong>REJECTED</strong>! Be sure
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that you are using the latest tools from the
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<p>The <code>.auth.json</code> and <code>.info.json</code> files <strong>MUST</strong> be compatible with what <code>chksubmit(1)</code> generates.</p>
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<p>Any submission that fails to pass the checks performed by the most recent version of the
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<a href="https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry">mkiocccentry toolkit</a>
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GitHub repo.</p>
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<p>In summary: it is best to use <code>mkioccentry(1)</code> to package your submission,
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rather than roll-it-by-hand.</p>
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<strong>WILL be rejected</strong>!</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-4---files">Rule 4 - Files</a>.</p>
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<p>See FAQ on “<a href="../faq.html#mkiocccentry">What is the mkiocccentry tool, how do I obtain it and how do I use it?</a>”.</p>
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<p>See <a href="guidelines.html#guideline-17---packaging">Guidelines for Rule 17 - Packaging</a>.</p>
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<div id="rule18">
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<h2 id="rule-18---license">Rule 18 - License</h2>
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</div>
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below this rule in future contests.</p>
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<p>See <a href="rules.html#rule-6---free">Rule 6 - Free</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="further-reading">Further Reading</h2>
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<p>Please read the <a href="guidelines.html">Guidelines</a> next for further commentary on these rules.</p>
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<p>Read the
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<a href="https://www.ioccc.org/quick-start.html#enter">Entering the IOCCC: the bare minimum you need to know</a>
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for an overview of how to enter the contest.</p>
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<p>Please read the <a href="guidelines.html">Guidelines</a> next for further commentary on The Rules.</p>
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<p>See also the <a href="../faq.html">FAQ</a>.</p>
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<p>And now <a href="guidelines.html#fun">for something completely different</a></p>
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<p>Consider joining the <a href="https://discord.com/invite/Wa42Qujwnw">IOCCC Discord Server</a>
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for discussions about The Rules, questions for the Judges, and <code>C</code> in general.</p>
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<p>Leonid A. Broukhis<br />
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<p>Leonid A. Broukhis
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chongo (Landon Curt Noll) /\cc/\
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<!-- AFTER: last line of markdown file: next/rules.md --></p>
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## Rules Version
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These IOCCC Rules are version **29.05 2025-11-21**.
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These IOCCC Rules are version **29.08 2025-11-28**.
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Be sure to read the [IOCCC guidelines](guidelines.html).
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## Rule 0 - Dates
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</div>
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This IOCCC runs from ${START_DATE_TIME} UTC to ${CLOSE_DATE_TIME} UTC.
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This IOCCC runs from **2025-12-03 20:25:12.045045 UTC** to **2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC**.
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This contest will enter the open state on ${OPEN_DATE_TIME} UTC.
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This contest will enter the **pending state** on **2025-12-03 20:25:12.045045 UTC**,
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allowing people to register for the IOCCC.
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This contest will enter the judging state on ${JUDGMENT_DATE_TIME} UTC.
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This contest will enter the **open state** on **2025-12-15 18:21:24.273033 UTC**,
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allowing people to upload submissions to the [IOCCC submit server](https://submit.ioccc.org).
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The above dates are subject to change until the contest is officially open.
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This contest will enter the **judging state** on **2026-03-13 17:19:23.293137 UTC**,
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when people will no longer be allowed to upload submissions.
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**NOTE**: As of this draft, the above dates are TBD (to be determined).
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Until the contest enters the **open** state, any or all
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of the above **dates and times may change _AT ANY TIME_**!
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The above timestamps are in "_YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.micros UTC_" format.
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See [Current status of the IOCCC](../status.html).
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<div id="rule1">
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iocccsize prog.c
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See [Guidelines for Rule 2 - Size](guidelines.html#guideline-2---size).
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<div id="rule2a">
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### Rule 2a - Gross Size
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</div>
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The overall maximum size of your `prog.c` program source **MUST NOT**
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exceed **4993** bytes.
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See [Entering the IOCCC: the bare minimum you need to know](../quick-start.html#enter).
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<div id="rule2b">
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### Rule 2b - Net Size
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See [Rule 8 - Submission](rules.html#rule-8---submission).
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See [Guidelines for Rule 3 - Register](guidelines.html#guideline-3---register).
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<div id="rule4">
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## Rule 4 - Files
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See [Rule 17 - Packaging](rules.html#rule-17---packaging).
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See FAQ on "[What permissions may my files be and what if I need different permissions?](../faq.html#file_perms)".
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See [Guidelines for the mkiocccentry toolkit](guidelines.html#mkiocccentry_toolkit).
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See [Guidelines for the Makefile](guidelines.html#makefile).
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<div id="rule5">
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## Rule 5 - Integrity
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## Rule 7 - Original Work
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</div>
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In short: You wrote it, you own it, and its an original work.
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You, the author(s), **MUST** own the contents of your submission, or you **MUST**
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have permission from the original owner(s) to its use. If you submit
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any content that is owned by others, you **MUST** detail that ownership,
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i.e., who owns what, and document the permission you obtained from them
|
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in your `remarks.md` file.
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The IOCCC has a rich history of remarkable winning entries created by
|
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authors who skilfully employed various techniques to develop their code.
|
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While it isn't required, you are allowed to use tools to develop and
|
||||
test your submission. These tools may include, but aren't limited to
|
||||
code generators, code analysis tools, static code analysis tools, runtime
|
||||
analysis tools, machine learning tools, natural language models, code
|
||||
copilot tools, so-called AI services, large language models (LLMs), etc.
|
||||
If you do make use of such tools or services, then we encourage you to
|
||||
describe what tools and how you used those tools, in your `remarks.md` file.
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You are permitted to use tools to write your code.
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See [Rule 16 - Anonymous](rules.html#rule-16---anonymous).
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See [Guidelines for Rule 7 - Original Work](guidelines.html#guideline-7---original-work).
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<div id="rule8">
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## Rule 8 - Submission
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@@ -271,7 +284,7 @@ permitted. However, see the guidelines. Each entry **MUST** automate the
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build process using `bash`, `gmake`, `gcc`, `clang`, under a
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[SUS environment](https://pubs.opengroup.org/onlinepubs/9799919799/).
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Note references to `gmake` can be any GNU Make compatible tool.
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**NOTE**: The references to `gmake(1)` can be any GNU Make compatible tool.
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See [Rule 15 - Building](rules.html#rule-15---building).
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@@ -280,7 +293,7 @@ See [Rule 15 - Building](rules.html#rule-15---building).
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## Rule 10 - Privileges
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</div>
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Programs that require special privileges (setuid(2), setgid(2),
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Programs that require special privileges (`setuid(2)`, `setgid(2)`,
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super-user, special owner, special group, etc.) are **HIGHLY DISCOURAGED**.
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We do **NOT** guarantee these functions will behave as you expect on our
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test platforms. If your program needs special permissions you **MUST**
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@@ -322,6 +335,8 @@ version, please indicate that in your `remarks.md` file of your non-rule
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abusing version so that the Judges don't think you uploaded a duplicate
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into a wrong slot by mistake.
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See [Guidelines for Rule 11 - Abuse](guidelines.html#guideline-11---abuse).
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<div id="rule12">
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## Rule 12 - UTF-8
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@@ -397,6 +412,10 @@ Do **NOT** assume that `.` (current directory) is in the `$PATH` environment var
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See [Rule 4 - Files](rules.html#rule-4---files).
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See FAQ on "[What are the detailed recommendations for a submission Makefile?](../faq.html#makefile_details)".
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See [Guidelines for Rule 15 - Building](guidelines.html#guideline-15---building).
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<div id="rule16">
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## Rule 16 - Anonymous
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@@ -426,35 +445,47 @@ directory depths of **4**. The maximum number of files, excluding
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`.info.json` and `.auth.json` is **31**. And the maximum file-path
|
||||
component is **38** and maximum path length is **60**.
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|
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The submission **MUST** be a `.txz` compressed tarball as constructed by
|
||||
`mkiocccentry(1)`, which **MUST** be within **[1..3999971]** bytes in size.
|
||||
The sum of all file lengths, after unpacking from the tarball, **MUST** be
|
||||
less than `27651*1024` bytes.
|
||||
The submission **MUST** be a `.txz` compressed tarball (i.e., tarball compressed by `xz(1)`)
|
||||
as constructed by `mkiocccentry(1)`, which **MUST** be within **[1..3999971]** bytes in size.
|
||||
|
||||
The tarball file **MUST** pass all `txzchk(1)` checks and the tarball
|
||||
filename **MUST** pass all `fnamchk(1)` checks. You may **NOT** submit a tarball
|
||||
created by the `-d` or `-s` seed options of `mkiocccentry(1)`.
|
||||
The tarball **MUST** be a **v7 format** tarball.
|
||||
|
||||
The sum of all file lengths, after unpacking from the tarball, **MUST** be
|
||||
less than `27651*1024` (**28314624**) bytes.
|
||||
|
||||
The submission **MUST** be a tarball file that **MUST** pass all `txzchk(1)` checks, and the tarball
|
||||
filename **MUST** pass all `fnamchk(1)` checks.
|
||||
|
||||
You may **NOT** submit a tarball created by the `-d`, `-e`, **NOR** by the `-s seed` options of `mkiocccentry(1)`.
|
||||
|
||||
The unpacked submission directory **MUST** pass the checks performed by the
|
||||
current version of `chksubmit(1)`.
|
||||
|
||||
Submissions may **NOT** use a
|
||||
[mkiocccentry toolkit](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
|
||||
command line options that labeled as "**for TESTING purposes**",
|
||||
**NOR** labeled as "**for the use by the IOCCC judges only**",
|
||||
in their respective man pages.
|
||||
|
||||
Submissions may **ONLY** use
|
||||
[mkiocccentry toolkit](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
|
||||
command lines that confirm to the command's `-h` "_print help message_".
|
||||
|
||||
The `prog.c` file **MUST** pass the [Rule 2 - Size](rules.html#rule-2---size)
|
||||
size checks performed by `iocccsize(1)`.
|
||||
|
||||
The `.auth.json` and `.info.json` files **MUST** be compatible with what
|
||||
`mkiocccentry(1)` generates.
|
||||
The `.auth.json` and `.info.json` files **MUST** be compatible with what `chksubmit(1)` generates.
|
||||
|
||||
Submissions that package using older versions of the mkiocccentry
|
||||
toolkit to are **HIGHLY LIKELY** to be **REJECTED**! Be sure
|
||||
that you are using the latest tools from the
|
||||
Any submission that fails to pass the checks performed by the most recent version of the
|
||||
[mkiocccentry toolkit](https://github.com/ioccc-src/mkiocccentry)
|
||||
GitHub repo.
|
||||
|
||||
In summary: it is best to use `mkioccentry(1)` to package your submission,
|
||||
rather than roll-it-by-hand.
|
||||
**WILL be rejected**!
|
||||
|
||||
See [Rule 4 - Files](rules.html#rule-4---files).
|
||||
|
||||
See FAQ on "[What is the mkiocccentry tool, how do I obtain it and how do I use it?](../faq.html#mkiocccentry)".
|
||||
|
||||
See [Guidelines for Rule 17 - Packaging](guidelines.html#guideline-17---packaging).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<div id="rule18">
|
||||
## Rule 18 - License
|
||||
@@ -480,16 +511,18 @@ See [Rule 6 - Free](rules.html#rule-6---free).
|
||||
|
||||
## Further Reading
|
||||
|
||||
Please read the [Guidelines](guidelines.html) next for further commentary on these rules.
|
||||
|
||||
Read the
|
||||
[Entering the IOCCC: the bare minimum you need to know](https://www.ioccc.org/quick-start.html#enter)
|
||||
for an overview of how to enter the contest.
|
||||
|
||||
Please read the [Guidelines](guidelines.html) next for further commentary on The Rules.
|
||||
|
||||
See also the [FAQ](../faq.html).
|
||||
|
||||
And now [for something completely different](guidelines.html#fun)
|
||||
|
||||
Consider joining the [IOCCC Discord Server](https://discord.com/invite/Wa42Qujwnw)
|
||||
for discussions about The Rules, questions for the Judges, and `C` in general.
|
||||
|
||||
Leonid A. Broukhis
|
||||
Leonid A. Broukhis
|
||||
chongo (Landon Curt Noll) /\\cc/\\
|
||||
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