Comment is a way for developers to add notes or explanations to their code without affecting its execution. It's like leaving a sticky note on your monitor, but instead, you're leaving it in the code for your future self or other developers to find.

How to use it in a sentence

• "I was trying to debug this legacy codebase, but it was like trying to navigate a maze without a map until I found a comment explaining what the heck was going on."

• "I spent all day writing comments in my code to make it more readable, but then I remembered I'm the only one who ever looks at it, so I guess I just wasted a day making the code prettier for myself."

If you actually want to learn more...

• How to Write Comments in Your Code: This article dives into the best practices for writing effective comments in your code, so you can make sure your future self and other developers will appreciate your efforts.

• The Art of Writing Good Comments: This piece explores the different types of comments and when to use them, so you can master the art of leaving helpful notes in your code without going overboard.

• Why Commenting Your Code Is So Important: If you're still not convinced that commenting your code is worth the effort, this article will give you all the reasons why it's crucial for maintainability and collaboration.

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