Nicolai Parlog • 7/15/2015

Comment Your Fucking Code!

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This article is a strongly-worded critique of the 'self-documenting code' philosophy, asserting that well-written code alone is insufficient for maintainability. It argues that intelligently placed comments and API documentation are essential, using an analogy about insurance contracts to illustrate the need for explicit communication of intent and contracts in software.

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