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Quicksort - 1945 entries

We need the numbers in the first row sorted as quickly as possible! Be careful not to disturb the data below the divider though: that must remain unchanged.

  • Best score: 6
  • Best player score: 24
  • Position: #188 / 429
  • Number of attempts: 4
Find fix point of cos - 1395 entries

Write a function to find the fix point of cos. It is not a good code; It is just to use vim. Inspired by the excellent https://mvanier.livejournal.com/2897.html about the Y combinator.

  • Best score: 14
  • Best player score: 15
  • Position: #131 / 410
  • Number of attempts: 3
Generate a very basic Python constructor (fixed) - 1253 entries

Original by @BiddulphCaleb (http://www.vimgolf.com/challenges/6019f1c4642668000cee11e8) - had some extra spaces in output file.

  • Best score: 29
  • Best player score: 55
  • Position: #207 / 271
  • Number of attempts: 6
Innocent Monster - 217 entries

You have the tools, just create him!

  • Best score: 60
  • Best player score: 68
  • Position: #15 / 49
  • Number of attempts: 8
'Dr' Joe Reddington
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he/him. Tweets about collaborative writing, disability, memory palaces, vegan food and my code not working. Runs a charity. @joereddington.bsky.social

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