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submitted 4 days ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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[–] stebo02@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 4 days ago (1 children)

And I always think I write good comments until a year later I'm like these comments don't help shit

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Try to write as if you are explaining the functionality to an unrelated 3rd party like a new hire.

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, write it for the person who has to replace you when you inevitably get laid off so that your company can hire someone for half your salary.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

Don't be a dick to your (current) co-workers.