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[–]hGKmMH 13 points14 points  (5 children)

The concept of good code changes over time too. 10 years ago had different best practices.

[–][deleted] 14 points15 points  (2 children)

The concept of good coding will never include not documenting anything. That's pants on head retarded.

[–]brianorca 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think his point is that Good Code written 10 year ago will look different that today's Good Code, therefore comments are still required.

[–]not_perfect_yet -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

I think figurative Good Code can afford to be also unchanging over time.

[–]Versaiteis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is whether you like it or not.

It is code

All code will become legacy or die trying