Code-bowling is a competition to solve a particular (usually simple) problem in the most bytes or complexity.

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Same code shape and output shape

I am not sure if this is possible. I have tried it and couldn't make it work at all, but I am being hopeful. If this is not possible please flag this question and I will promptly delete it. ...
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Build a program with one simple GOTO

Your task is to build the largest program you can that uses exactly one GOTO, without which the entire program (or at least a huge chunk of it) must be completely restructured. The score is counted ...
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Write ASCII-Art Obfuscated Code, read as, and resulting in: “DFTBA”

The challenge is to write the most elaborate code, embedded in ASCII art that reads and prints "DFTBA". For example, the following reads DFTBA: oooooooooo. oooooooooooo ooooooooooooo oooooooooo. ...
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Most complex “Hello world” program you can justify

Your boss asks you to write a "hello world" program. Since you get paid for lines of code, you want to make it as complex as possible. However if you just add nonsense lines, or obviously useless or ...
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About Code-Bowling: In golf, you try to get the lowest score (smallest application, most elegant, etc). In Bowling, you try to get the highest score. So if you follow, the goal of a Code-Bowling ...