# Mind-bending self-replicating GIF code prints an exact copy of itself, is both a program and its own visual output — champion coder shows off 'Piet Quine' technique

> Champion coder Yusuke Endoh has been flexing their esoteric programming muscles on social media. Their latest confection is a Piet Quine – a GIF image that prints itself.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/software/programming/mind-bending-self-replicating-gif-code-prints-an-exact-copy-of-itself-is-both-a-program-and-its-own-visual-output-champion-coder-shows-off-piet-quine-technique?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a786f48658b89ae795dc011)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #code #both #champion #coder #itself #piet #prints #quine
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