Learn BEFUNGE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Installation Setup
Install a Befunge interpreter (e.g., Funge-98 interpreter)
Choose between Befunge-93 or Befunge-98
Run programs via CLI tools
Verify with a simple 'Hello World'
Experiment with grid editing
Environment Setup
Install interpreter
Choose Befunge-93 or Funge-98
Test with simple examples
Optional: configure debugger
Run ASCII grid programs
Config Files
Not required
Optional interpreter config
Debugger configuration
Grid size adjustments
Execution logs settings
Cli Commands
befunge program.bf
funge program.bf
befunge --debug program.bf
befunge --version
befunge --help
Internationalization
ASCII-only instruction set
Docs mostly in English
Global esolang participation
Language-independent logic
Universally shareable programs
Accessibility
Runs in any interpreter
Low dependency footprint
ASCII-based source
Online interpreters available
Tutorials accessible globally
Ui Styling
Pure ASCII layout
2D grid visualization optional
Terminal output
Online editors may highlight flow
Minimalist design
State Management
Stack holds temporary data
Pointer direction stores flow state
Grid content reflects program logic
Self-modification updates state
Interpreter tracks runtime variables
Data Management
Stack data only
Grid cells store program instructions
ASCII-based I/O
No persistent storage
Extended Funge variants add I/O