Bad Code Contest May 2026

: Write a single file that is valid, runnable code in two or more different programming languages simultaneously.

: Does it solve a problem that really shouldn't be solved with code at all? Bad Code Contest

: Solve a trivial problem (like checking if a number is even) using 5,000+ lines of code, three external APIs, and a custom-built neural network. : Write a single file that is valid,

: Does the code make the reader want to retire immediately? 000+ lines of code

: A lifetime supply of "TODO" comments that will never be addressed. You Should Write Bad Code | by David Amos - Level Up Coding

: Is the logic so convoluted that it would take a skilled programmer weeks to debug it? 🎁 Prizes