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# The Difference Between Good and Bad Code Comments
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/good-and-bad-comments/
- Published: 2021-10-09T01:07:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T13:01:59.000Z
- Description: The difference between good and bad comments explained in under 25 words.
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Basic, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

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## Bad Comments

Bad comments describe ***what*** the code is doing.

## Good Comments

Good comments describe ***why*** the code is doing what it does.

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