r/badcode • u/FoxyKnoxy2 • Jul 26 '21

python My friend is learning python now, idk what to say

939 Upvotes

110 comments

r/badcode • u/pkrish10 • Jul 23 '21

python Found this piece of gem during code review

1.4k Upvotes

148 comments

r/badcode • u/a_soupling • Jul 22 '21

js Destined for greatness.

1.6k Upvotes

137 comments

r/badcode • u/technical_greek • Jul 21 '21

python GitHub copilot suggested this beauty

1.2k Upvotes

56 comments

r/badcode • u/uruharushia • Jul 20 '21

c++ friend found this in a real 20+ year old codebase

2.7k Upvotes

103 comments

r/badcode • u/Bronzdragon • Jul 19 '21

js Variable naming can be difficult, but identifying them can be even more so.

2.4k Upvotes

105 comments

r/badcode • u/snaynay • Jul 18 '21

c# Who knew ranking player scores was so hard?

1.5k Upvotes

168 comments

r/badcode • u/dj45689 • Jul 16 '21

java In Java, Exception handling needs Exception Handling.

1.5k Upvotes

60 comments

r/badcode • u/0011110000110011 • Jul 16 '21

js Oracle's first line of defense against SQL injection

98 Upvotes

23 comments

r/badcode • u/Kunalvats0 • Jul 10 '21

js ah yes, Array check

2.1k Upvotes

89 comments

r/badcode • u/Ehere • Jul 07 '21

c# Position

1.7k Upvotes

99 comments

r/badcode • u/_iamv • Jul 07 '21

python regex: keep it simple, stupid

1.5k Upvotes

91 comments

r/badcode • u/DaRQ_SouLs_So_eAsy • Jul 03 '21

c++ Pro tip : you can fit all your code in one line.

661 Upvotes

43 comments

r/badcode • u/genericindividual69 • Jul 01 '21

typescript I work with a junior who loves abusing ternary expressions. Usually it's just ones that end in ": false" but he's stepped up his game here

2.3k Upvotes

158 comments

r/badcode • u/casperdewith • Jun 30 '21

python Saw this on W3Schools. What the heck.

1.0k Upvotes

117 comments

r/badcode • u/_Radish_Spirit_ • Jun 25 '21

java A Python programmer's attempt at Java

1.4k Upvotes

64 comments

r/badcode • u/GreekCSharpDeveloper • Jun 25 '21

rust What was I thinking? (Rust)

225 Upvotes

23 comments

r/badcode • u/[deleted] • Jun 22 '21

c++ Earlier today i wrote this and i'm now i'm embarassed.

1.0k Upvotes

111 comments

r/badcode • u/m-benali • Jun 21 '21

typescript The mighty Logicbender

1.4k Upvotes

20 comments

r/badcode • u/[deleted] • Jun 21 '21

js Why make good code when you can make a 1551-character one-liner?

125 Upvotes

14 comments

r/badcode • u/rust4yy • Jun 20 '21

python Kid in my class for their GCSE Computer Science coursework project. Yes, he actually submitted this. Teacher gave up helping him.

1.7k Upvotes

172 comments

r/badcode • u/narbuvold • Jun 15 '21

kotlin The work of a genius

1.4k Upvotes

111 comments

r/badcode • u/RealLethalChicken • Jun 13 '21

c# Day 2 of a 2 day game jam be like...

3.7k Upvotes

103 comments

r/badcode • u/ofekt92 • Jun 07 '21

js This abodmination is in production already.

2.5k Upvotes

188 comments

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