Code can replace most "what comments" but it certainly cannot replace the "why comments". In addition, there are some "what comments" that are needed because they explain what a complex stretch of code does.
Yep exactly this!
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Code can replace most "what comments" but it certainly cannot replace the "why comments". In addition, there are some "what comments" that are needed because they explain what a complex stretch of code does.
Yep exactly this!