Bad Code Contest May 2026

: 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.

: Create a program that consumes 99% of CPU and RAM resources just to display a single "Hello World" message.

Welcome to the , where the goal isn't to solve the problem—it’s to solve it in the most absurd and inefficient way possible . Bad Code Contest

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

: Does the code make the reader want to retire immediately? : Solve a trivial problem (like checking if

: 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 : Does it solve a problem that really

Entries will be judged by our panel of weary senior developers based on: