Show HN: XR2000: A science fiction programming challenge
12 days ago
- #programming
- #challenge
- #science-fiction
- XR2000 is a programming challenge with a science fiction backstory.
- Inspired by games like TIS-100, Space Traders, and Protohackers.
- TIS-100 involves assembly programming for a fictional CPU.
- Space Traders focuses on trading via a REST API.
- Protohackers is a backend-focused programming challenge.
- XR2000 combines sci-fi storytelling with binary protocols and cryptography.
- Currently labeled as Chapter 1, with potential for expansion.
- Connect via 'nc clearsky.dev 29438' to start.
- Developed entirely from an iPhone.