Redcoded

Redcoded is a term that does not have a single, universally accepted definition. In technical contexts it is often encountered as a misspelling or variant of RedCode, the assembly language used in Core War, a programming game in which artificial programs called warriors compete within a simulated memory core.

RedCode is the esoteric language used to write these warriors. Programs execute instructions that manipulate memory and the instruction pointer, with the goal of disabling opponents or preventing them from continuing. Typical operations include data movement (MOV), arithmetic (ADD, SUB), memory declarations (DAT), and control flow such as unconditional jumps (JMP) and conditional jumps (JMZ, JMN). Some dialects also include a SPL instruction to create new processes. The code executes in a circular memory space, and Warriors fight by overwriting each other’s code or outlasting rivals.

Beyond RedCode, the term redcoded can appear in other, unrelated contexts such as branding, project names, or artistic works. Because there is no widely recognized, standalone meaning, its interpretation depends heavily on context. If you have a specific domain, project, or source in mind—such as Core War communities, a software project, or an art/design initiative—providing that context will enable a more precise and informative definition.