Learn LOLCODE with Real Code Examples

Install a LOLCODE interpreter for your platform (e.g., lci, lolcode-py, or Node.js port)

Download source code or write a text file with .lol extension

Run code via interpreter from command line

Ensure interpreter version supports your LOLCODE dialect

Test basic 'HAI VISIBLE "Hello World" KTHXBYE'

Install LOLCODE interpreter for your OS

Text editor to write .lol files

Command line or terminal access

Optional IDE plugin for syntax highlighting

Verify interpreter supports desired LOLCODE version

Single .lol file per program

Optional interpreter configuration

No standard libraries required

Source code is self-contained

Optional include files (interpreter-specific)

lci program.lol - run LOLCODE using LCI interpreter

lolcode-py program.lol - run via Python interpreter

node-lol program.lol - run via Node.js interpreter

Check interpreter version for compatibility

Redirect output to file: lci program.lol > output.txt

Syntax is English-like; no native multi-language support

Comments can be in any language

Console messages localized manually

Interpreter messages depend on implementation

Focus on meme culture rather than global i18n

Readable plain text syntax

No graphical accessibility features

Interpreter must support standard consoles

Keyboard input via standard terminal

Fun and readable for learners

Console output only

No GUI or styling support

Text-based interaction

Color coding optional via interpreter features

Humor conveyed through text messages

Variables hold runtime state

Loops maintain iteration state

Conditionals determine branching state

Functions can alter or return state

No persistent state beyond runtime

Simple variable assignments

Arithmetic operations

String and numeric manipulations

Input via interpreter (if supported)

Output via VISIBLE keyword