Learn INTERCAL with Real Code Examples

Print 'Hello, world!' in INTERCAL

Implement addition or multiplication of numbers

Use COME FROM to control execution flow

Demonstrate use of PLEASE keyword

Obfuscate code intentionally for humor or challenge

Check for proper use of COME FROM statements

Ensure politeness level is acceptable to interpreter

Debug output by simplifying code incrementally

Check operators for correct syntax

Consult INTERCAL documentation for esolang quirks

Run simple output tests first

Validate arithmetic and control flow

Check interpreter error messages for clues

Incrementally build complex programs

Use example programs as reference

Run programs locally with interpreter

Share as plain text files

Use in coding challenges or esolang competitions

Demonstrate absurdity and humor in programming

Educational demonstrations in CS courses

C-INTERCAL and other interpreters

Online INTERCAL interpreters and editors

Example code repositories

Esoteric programming communities

Visualization tools are rare

Embed INTERCAL interpreters in other programs for demos

Use in code-golf competitions

Teaching tools to demonstrate unconventional programming

Combine with other esolangs for experimentation

Limited integration with modern programming ecosystems

Plan control flow before coding

Test small segments incrementally

Keep politeness consistent

Use interpreters with debugging support

Reuse code patterns for repetitive logic

Reading and understanding code

Managing non-standard control flow

Debugging without conventional tools

Planning algorithms in absurd syntax

Writing interpretable yet obfuscated code