Code Quote by Ron Jeffries
“Code never lies, comments sometimes do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Extreme Programming Explained, 1999
Code reflects reality; comments reflect interpretation, which can be misleading.
In simple terms: Code is truthful; comments may be wrong.
Rely on code, verify comments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- coding
- team collaboration
- code reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust code over comments?
- How often do you update documentation?
Comments can become outdated or biased.