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Show HN: A Gamified Coding Experience for Code Puzzles

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 7:36pm

I've been working on a gamified coding project that aims to make programming feel more exploratory and fun, especially for younger or newer coders.

This is a demo of one of the challenge types: Glitch Gambit, a short, story-driven puzzle where you inspect a small C/C++/Java snippet and figure out what’s happening. It could involve a hidden bug, an unexpected output, or decoding the program’s intent. https://aspinix.com/glitch-gambit-demo

The goal is to experiment with short code-based challenges (currently in C/C++/Java) that focus on: > Finding bugs > Predicting output > Understanding what code does

There's a light narrative element layered in, and it's part of a larger concept involving a world map and progressive levels.

Would love feedback on what works, what doesn't, and whether this kind of experience feels worth building further.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43740315

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The Cambridge Report on Database Research

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 7:09pm

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.11259

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43740184

Points: 2

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Research Taste Exercises

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 7:06pm

Article URL: https://colah.github.io/notes/taste/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43740169

Points: 1

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Can We Trust CVE?

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 7:01pm
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Ask HN: What Did You Learn Too Late in Your Tech Career?

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 6:44pm

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43740065

Points: 2

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Moravec's Paradox

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 6:36pm
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