Creative languages
Befunge
Befunge is an esoteric programming language known for its unusual structure. The code is arranged in a two-dimensional grid, allowing the instruction pointer to move in four directions (up, down, left, right), which enables interesting looping and control flow structures.
- Created by
- Chris Pressey
- First appeared
- 1993
- Official resource
- Visit the main website
Your first program
Hello, World!
> v
v ,,,,Hello World!
>48*, v
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Content reviewed August 2026 · Start with primary sources and verify version-specific details.