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How programmers comment their code (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 47 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

The allowable exception is when the what is a what the fuck, as in you had to use a hack so horrible that it requires an apology comment

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Absolutely, although I see that as part of why

Why is there a horrible hack here? Because stupid reason...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Describing the what also helps when you dabble in a new technology or little-used technology. It helps to explain to yourself what you’re doing and it helps in onboarding. “Hey, newbie, there’s a function in XYZ module that’s extensively documented. Look there for guidance.”