CodeKommentaren
CodeKommentaren is a term used in software development to describe the practice of inserting human-readable explanations within source code. The goal is to clarify complex logic, document assumptions, and assist maintenance without altering program behavior. While the exact syntax for comments varies by programming language, the concept is universal across most languages and tooling. In German-language contexts, CodeKommentaren is sometimes used as shorthand for code comments as a discipline.
Comments can be categorized by function: inline comments that describe specific statements, block comments that explain
Best practices emphasize clarity, conciseness, and accuracy. Avoid restating obvious code, keep comments up to date,
Impact and tooling: Modern IDEs and linters often warn about stale or excessive comments. Documentation generators
See also: Code comment, Documentation generator, Software maintenance, Readability in software development.