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Is 100% Code Obfuscation Possible?

Dear Computer Guru/Scienctist,
I am trying to build a 100% Code Obscuation in Python for JavaScript and Python.Is it possible to obfuscate everything?

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User Nyb
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Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming you're talking about Javascript here, any obfuscation of any kind will make your code harder to read, though not impossible. Obfuscation tools for the sole purpose of “hiding” your code from the public are pretty much useless.

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User Alex Strizhak
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