Re:Reducing technical debt by valuing comments as much as code
by still_grokking on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @09:48AM
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Useless comments are like useless code: They create an unnecessary (and therefore costly) maintenance burden.
If you think you're the smartest person on the planet so "rules" (or better said best practices) don't apply to anything you do I hope nobody ever needs to collaborate with you.
All the "rules" are there for a reason!
No, you're not free do to whatever you like in a professional setting. For example when you're operating machines you need to follow safety regulations. Otherwise you could even end up in jail quite quickly.
Re:Reducing technical debt by valuing comments as much as code
by TedDoesntTalk on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @11:16AM
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> All the "rules" are there for a reason!
Except in this case, you've made up the rule. It is not an axiomatic rule like gravity. I want different rules. So unless we work together, your rules don't apply to me.
Why does there have to be rules about when to comment? I comment frequently about whatever the hell I want. Don’t like it? Then don’t read the comments. Very simple, just like your rule.