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The worst comments are the ones that say, "this is awful, will fix later". I try to datestamp my comments, but I've seen some of the above with dates three yea
by silentbicycle 18y ago
The worst comments are the ones that say, "this is awful, will fix later".
I try to datestamp my comments, but I've seen some of the above with dates three years old. Why?
- gruseom 18y agoI already commented on this so I guess it must be a bit of a hobbyhorse, but I think I can answer your question. The comment really has nothing to do with coming back and fixing it later. It has to do with alleviating a feeling of guilt (or is that shame) about shoddy work. So the comment has served its purpose and that is why it is there. Once you make a point of never doing this, the psychological pressure has to find another outlet, such as just fixing the code in the first place.