Learn WHITESPACE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Hello World with whitespace-encoded chars
Stack-based arithmetic calculator
Loop implemented with labels/jumps
Fibonacci generator
Interpreter implemented in Whitespace
Troubleshooting
Check that editor hasn't auto-trimmed spaces
Ensure tabs are real tabs, not spaces
Use visualization tools to see instructions
Verify label names are consistent
Run interpreter with debug mode
Testing Guide
Test each stack operation separately
Verify label flows
Use interpreters with tracing output
Check tab/space consistency
Compare outputs with expected values
Deployment Options
Share .ws files
Embed in websites as hidden code
Include in esolang repositories
Run on online interpreters
Use for obfuscation challenges
Tools Ecosystem
wspace interpreter
Whitespace Visualizer
Online Whitespace interpreters
Whitespace syntax highlighters
Whitespace-to-readable transpilers
Integrations
Used in code-obfuscation demos
Teaching lexical analysis
Esolang showcases
Security awareness training
Multi-language esoteric platforms
Productivity Tips
Use a whitespace-visualizing editor
Write visible pseudocode first
Avoid manual typing of tabs/spaces
Test frequently
Organize labels clearly
Challenges
Managing invisible characters
Avoiding auto-formatting
Tracking label flow
Debugging without visualization
Writing large invisible algorithms