wellselfdocumented

Wellselfdocumented is a hypothetical concept referring to a state or quality where an entity, person, or system is comprehensively and clearly documented by itself. This means that the entity possesses internal mechanisms or inherent characteristics that make its operation, purpose, and history readily understandable and accessible without the need for external interpretation or significant additional explanation.

In the context of software development, a wellselfdocumented program would have code that is inherently readable, with clear naming conventions, well-structured logic, and perhaps even integrated commentary that explains complex parts. It would function in a way that its behavior is predictable and its internal workings are transparent. The documentation would not be a separate, often outdated, document, but rather an intrinsic quality of the code itself.

Applied to individuals, a wellselfdocumented person might be someone who is open, transparent, and consistent in their actions and communication. Their motivations and past experiences would be readily apparent through their behavior and how they present themselves, requiring minimal guesswork from others to understand their perspectives or predict their responses.

The idea is often contrasted with situations where significant effort or external analysis is required to understand something. A lack of self-documentation can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and misunderstandings. The pursuit of wellselfdocumented systems or individuals aims to minimize these challenges by fostering clarity and understandability from within.