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grin
@grin
what's some programming advice that's considered common sense or that you hear often, but is actually bad advice?
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timdaub
@timdaub.eth
- comment your code - be consistent
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MOLO
@molo
this is bad advice?
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timdaub
@timdaub.eth
yes
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MOLO
@molo
hmm. why?
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timdaub
@timdaub.eth
Comments: Never explain what your code does in comments. Only write them when you want to persist info that hasn't already been expressed in code (e.g. context) Consistency: Inconsistency makes people feel bad. Your code still runs. It's emotional/irrational to write consistent code, just bc it makes you feel better
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alex
@alexgrover.eth
consistency can be important in the context of a (larger) team like most things, there’s lots of nuance here, but the blanket statements sure are good engagement bait 😂
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timdaub
@timdaub.eth
Your consistency is my inconsistency. Consistency isn't objective
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