What does it mean if a code is obfuscated?

What does it mean if a code is obfuscated?

If a code is obfuscated, it means the code has been intentionally altered to make it difficult for humans to read or understand, while still functioning the same when executed.

 

In simple terms: 

Obfuscated code = Working code + Hard to read

 

Example:

Original Code (Readable)

function greet(name) {
    console.log("Hello, " + name + "!");
}
greet("Alice");

Obfuscated Code (Hard to Understand)

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This obfuscated version works the same but is harder to understand, especially if:

• Variable+Function+Class are scrambled.

• Strings are encoded.

• The logic is reordered.

 

Why Code Is Obfuscated:

• To protect intellectual property (e.g., from copying or theft).

• To make reverse engineering more difficult.

• To reduce readability for security through obscurity (though this alone is not real security).

 

 

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