What's the worst thing you've ever seen when reviewing code

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I have two (both many years ago)1. Every line of every file in the project had its line ending changed2. Python script that called a python script that called another python scriptAnyone else have some good ones?

l_j_w · Accepted Answer

A contractor placed a web service call in the onPaint() method of a .NET Windows Forms application. This blocked the paint from happening until the service call finished, causing the app to just be a blank white window.

adastra22 · Answer

Duff&rsquo;s device.

Tommstein · Answer

Off the top of my head, code that didn't even run due to syntax errors.

What's the worst thing you've ever seen when reviewing code

I have two (both many years ago)
1. Every line of every file in the project had its line ending changed
2. Python script that called a python script that called another python script
Anyone else have some good ones?

A contractor placed a web service call in the onPaint() method of a .NET Windows Forms application. This blocked the paint from happening until the service call finished, causing the app to just be a blank white window.

Duff’s device.

Off the top of my head, code that didn't even run due to syntax errors.