IOCCC 28: A Record-Breaking 23 Winners!

After a four-year hiatus, the 28th International Obfuscated C Code Contest (IOCCC) returned with a bang, boasting a record-breaking 23 winning entries! The contest saw a significant increase in both the quantity and quality of submissions. Major improvements were made to the website, judging process, and tools, resulting in a streamlined judging period of just 33 days. Winning entries showcased impressive creativity, including the world's smallest LLM inference engine, an Intel 4004 emulator, and a diverse array of mind-bending code techniques. The organizers encourage continued participation and innovation for future contests.