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“Code never lies, comments sometimes do.” quote by Ron Jeffries
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“Code never lies, comments sometimes do.”

Ron Jeffries

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.

Key Takeaway

Rely on code, verify comments.

Themes

software clarity communication

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

technical instructional

When to use this quote

  • coding
  • team collaboration
  • code reviews

Key Concepts

software development documentation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust code over comments?
  • How often do you update documentation?
A Different Perspective

Comments can become outdated or biased.

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