Minimal window managers written with xlib

Still learning to write my own WM. What are some small WMs (500 lines max) whose source code I can study? I am looking for WMs that are easy to understand but still demonstrate all the key concepts (Substructure redirect, key grabbings, and maybe databases?). Ones like DWM are WAY too complicated for me to pick up... but ones like TinyWM, which has only 50 lines of source code, do not teach anything either... I know the very basics of Xlib (event handling, drawing, and just learning the resource manager) and am looking to advance my knowledge. Please help...

Maybe check out the code for TWM or CWM, both are minimal WMs.

(Don't know if they use Xlib or not.)

50/500 lines sounds implausible... My guess would be 15000 for a minimalist WM like twm.

Originally Posted by NevemTeve 50/500 lines sounds implausible... My guess would be 15000 for a minimalist WM like twm.

DWM only has 2000 lines of source code, and it used to have a lot less back in the days. I am not looking for ones that people actually use... just ones that provide good educational resources.

Maybe this will be of help. Huge history resource. http://www.xwinman.org/others.php

https://github.com/mil/simple-wm says

A very simple window manager work in progress. Mainly for teaching myself how to use Xlib and XCB. Should not currently be considered usable.

The README has an "inspiration" section listing a few other minimal window managers.

TinyWM, around 50 lines of C:
http://incise.org/tinywm.html

A good resource:
https://www.gilesorr.com/wm/

EvilWM is another good one:
http://www.6809.org.uk/evilwm/