Learn WHITESPACE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Learning Path
Learn instruction groups
Understand stack operations
Practice encoding numbers
Master labels and flow control
Build invisible multi-step programs
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Learn command groups
Week 2: Stack-based arithmetic
Week 3: Implement loops
Week 4: Master heap ops
Week 5: Write complex invisible programs
Interview Questions
How are instructions encoded in Whitespace?
Why does Whitespace treat visible characters as comments?
What is the role of the stack?
How does flow control work?
Is Whitespace Turing-complete?
Cheat Sheet
Space = 0
Tab = 1
LF = instruction terminator
Commands grouped by first whitespace
Stack -> main data structure
Books
Esoteric Languages Illustrated
The Art of Obfuscated Programming
Minimalist Computing Concepts
Whitespace Programming Guide
Stack Machine Architectures
Tutorials
Whitespace instruction reference
Hello World in Whitespace
Working with stack and heap
Flow control with labels
Debugging invisible programs
Official Docs
https://esolangs.org/wiki/Whitespace
https://web.archive.org/web/*/whitespace-lang
Community Links
Reddit r/esolangs
Esolangs.org Whitespace page
GitHub Whitespace interpreters
Whitespace visualizer tools
Esolang Discord communities
Community Support
Esolangs.org Whitespace page
GitHub Whitespace interpreters
Reddit r/esolangs
Online Whitespace editors
Obfuscation contest communities