
The Case Against Code Comments: When They Do More Harm Than Good
The Comment Conundrum In the world of software development, code comments are often touted as a way to clarify and document code. However, the reality is more nuanced. While comments can be useful, they often do more harm than good. Let’s dive into why this is the case and explore some practical examples to illustrate the point. The Noise in the Code Comments can quickly turn into noise within your codebase....