I worked with some Rails folks a while back who were utterly convinced that comments were to be avoided because it meant your code was not clear. One

I worked with some Rails folks a while back who were utterly convinced that comments were to be avoided because it meant your code was not clear. One of the few things that makes me want to reach a management position is my burning desire to alter this widespread, toxic, and absolutely bizarre belief. As an IC, even a senior IC, it's difficult to effect this change.