# Comments are Failures in Coding

By Corey J. Gallon · 2024-08-24 · https://gallon.me/comments-are-failures-in-coding.html

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> “The proper use of comments is to compensate for our failure to express ourselves in code.” — Robert C. Martin, Clean Code

Every time you express yourself in code, you should pat yourself on the back. 

Every time you write a comment, you should grimace and feel the failure of your ability of expression.

Find a way to express your intent in the code, directly.  The only truly good comment, is the comment you found a way *not* *to write*.

Truth can only be found in one place — the code.