Do Code Comments Deserve a Special Spot or Can Well-Written Code Speak for Itself?

dev.to staff - Jun 16 '23 - - Dev Community

Are code comments really necessary? Share your insights and experiences on whether meticulously crafted code can be self-explanatory enough to render comments redundant. Are comments an essential part of code documentation, or can they sometimes be more confusing than helpful? Join the conversation!

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