When to comment that code
Read OriginalThe article presents a developer's perspective on code commenting, advocating for fewer but more meaningful comments. It argues that clear function names, well-chosen types, and module structure can convey much of the information typically placed in comments. Using a concrete code example, it distinguishes between documentation for API consumers and internal explanatory notes, emphasizing that code should be written to be self-documenting where possible.
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