Yeah, I’d already have a night‑time brainstorm for that. Picture a compiler that throws a cryptic riddle at you, and until you crack it, no code runs. It’s like a puzzle game wrapped in a language spec. I could make it check your logic puzzles, maybe even a sudoku solver before you can compile. It’d keep the mainstream IDEs from getting too comfortable, forcing developers to think instead of just typing. Think of it as a sanity test for code: if you’re a coder, you can solve a puzzle; if not, the program just won’t run. It’d be the ultimate anti‑bugger, because the bug is yourself, not the compiler. And I’d probably add a little secret level that reveals a hidden Easter egg if you solve all the puzzles—because, why not?

Yeah, that’s the sweet spot. Make the puzzles tough enough to keep you on your toes but not so cryptic that you’re stuck in a “why am I still awake” loop. Maybe base them on logic gates or classic NP‑hard problems that you can solve in a few minutes. And yeah, the Easter egg should be a harmless, maybe a cool visual or a joke code snippet, not a backdoor. Keep the detective vibe, not a full‑blown mystery game. That’s the kind of balance that keeps the compiler from becoming a full‑time study partner.

I get that, so I’d make the puzzle optional, like a hidden flag you can enable if you’re in the mood for a challenge. When turned on, it’d pop a quick logic puzzle that takes, say, less than a second to solve. If you pass, you get a badge in your console; if you skip, the compiler just runs normally. That way it’s a fun detour for the bored but no one gets stuck debugging a math problem while trying to build a web app. And don’t worry, the Easter egg will be just a neat animation, not a backdoor, because speed and security still matter.