What is the purpose of obfuscating code?

Question

I don't understand the point of making your code so unreadable that you can't even understand it.

I guess it could have applications in Web Development (don't want anyone spying on your JS scripts), but it seems pointless anywhere else.

Is it to keep production code safe from theft? Or do people do it to improve their coding skills (like OneLiners)

https://code.sololearn.com/c23WBh0N2tDQ/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/Wwj8R71DXf1J/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/cgjHd1nd3I7i/?ref=app
https://code.sololearn.com/Ww5J3rzL1wWd/?ref=app

Answer 1

https://www.google.com/search?ei=_lZeXcyNC8zi-gST-pUo&q=why+obfuscate+code but sometimes just for a laugh...

https://code.sololearn.com/cyab9Vv9M1u8

😎

Answer 2

It's when you dont want other people to understand your code(basically the logic) .
Like even if some how any one gets access to your code , he/she should not understand it. If he/she understands then your logic could be used by other people.

Answer 3

Thanks😁 Seems that Ive been coding in Python too long. Guess Ive fallen into the mindset of sharing😅