Questions tagged [code-trolling]
This tag exists for historical reasons. New challenges of the type previously posted under this tag are not welcome.
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I need a program where the user inputs an array of doubles and the program outputs the array sorted
Note: This question was severely edited since I first posted it here. The rules were moved to here, read them before posting any answer to understand the purpose of this. This was the first question ...
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How to write a C program for multiplication without using the * and + operators?
Is it possible to write a C program that multiplies two numbers without using the multiplication and addition operators?
I found this on Stack Overflow. Please help this poor programmer with his ...
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"Creative" ways to determine if an array is sorted
Given an integer array, write a program that determines if it is sorted in ascending order.
Remember that this is a code trolling question.
I am looking for most interesting ways that people come up ...
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Help!! How to do square root! [closed]
Hi guys, for my class I need to make a number square root but it
doesnt work !!HELLPP!
The challenge:
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How do I write an adding function? [closed]
The problem:
I am the lead developer for a big company, we are making Skynet. I have been assigned to
Write a function that inputs and returns their sum
RULES:
No answers like
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How do I find the longest palindrome in a string?
The challenge:
Make a function that finds the longest palindrome inside a string.
Note: This is a code-trolling question. Please do not take the question and/or answers seriously. More information ...
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Convert short month names to their longer counterparts [Ended]
This challenge has ended! Congratulations Flonk!
I was sure I would get a good grade, but after turning in Flonk's my work, my professor did not believe it was mine and also could not understand why ...
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How do I split a string??? Help plz? (code trolling) [closed]
My homework assignment is take a string and split it into pieces at every new line. I have no idea what to do! Please help!
Note: This is a code-trolling question. Please do not take the question and/...
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How do I find the factorial of a positive number?
The challenge:
Write a program or a function that inputs a positive number and returns its factorial.
Note: This is a code-trolling question. Please do not take the question and/or answers ...
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Generate a random sequence of numbers
The challenge:
Generate a random sequence of numbers. The only input should be the length of the sequence.
Extra internet points for pure-functional solutions.
Note: This is a code-trolling question....
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Input text from one file, output it to another
The challenge:
Input text from one file and output it to another. Solution should be a complete, working function.
Note: This is a code-trolling question. Please do not take the question and/or ...
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How do I convert a word document to a pdf?
Help guys my assignment says it needs to be in .pdf format but I did it in Word. I'm really stuck.
How do I take a word document in .docx format and make a .pdf that contains all the text from it? ...
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Draw a trololologram [closed]
Your challenge here is to draw a trololologram.
You can choose any language.
The answer with more upvotes and the one that exploits more holes wins.
Rules for valid answers:
You can't use any ...
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