Comments are the Devil - RUBY 532

Well, comments may not be satanic, but they CAN be a nuisance if not used carefully. In this episode, the Ruby Rogues sit down with Matheus Richard to discuss why he isn’t a fan of comments. They unpack the WHY behind “use code, not comments”, tools to help you sort through variables and avoid “shotgun surgery”, and an alternative to magic numbers, TODOs, and notes. “Use code, not comments.” - Matheus Richard In This EpisodeTo code or comment? Matheus breaks down HOW to know which will be best Matheus and Luke debate on how helpful comments REALLY are (and why one may not prepare you for the other) The team talks tools to determine what will help you sort through variables and avoid “shotgun surgery” Hate magic numbers, TODOs, and notes? Matheus offers a solution to your woes (hint-hint: stop procrastinating)SponsorsDoximityTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Forbidden Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- DigitalOcean® App PlatformCharles- Podcast bootcamp is coming back! Email at [email protected] The History of PhilosophyLuke- “What is a Monad?”Matheus- Rectangle for MacOSMatheus- Crafting InterpretersSpecial Guest: Matheus Richard.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Doximity: Doximity's mission is to help Physicians save time to be able to provide better care for patients. They build secure and modern communication workflow and networking toolsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.