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The significance of clear code documentation - ChatGPT Tutorial
From the course: AI and Developer Productivity
The significance of clear code documentation
- [Instructor] Code documentation is typically not the most exciting aspect of our jobs as developers. For a long time, documenting my code felt like a chore, something I would do when I had free time. It seemed completely unnecessary. "My code speaks for itself," I would say, echoing a sentiment shared by many developers regarding unit testing. But here it is, I was completely wrong. It hit me one day as I was trying to make sense of a project I'd worked on in months. The entire codebase appeared strange. What exactly did this function do? Why did I write this loop? It was a mess. That was the turning point for me. Without clear documentation, I was not just coding for the present, I was causing havoc for the future. Clear documentation is the foundation of a healthy codebase. It's not just about making your life easier, though it certainly does. It's all about collaboration, maintainability, and knowledge sharing. When your documentation is on point, you're not only benefiting your…
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