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What are the best practices for commenting code in OS development tools?

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Commenting code is a crucial practice for any programmer, but especially for those who work with operating systems (OS). OS development tools are often complex, low-level, and critical for the functionality and security of the system. Therefore, commenting code can help you and other developers understand, maintain, and debug your code more easily and efficiently. In this article, we will discuss some of the best practices for commenting code in OS development tools, such as choosing a style, documenting interfaces, explaining logic, and avoiding redundancy.

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1 Choose a consistent style

One of the first things to consider when commenting code is the style of the comments. Different OS development tools may have different conventions or preferences for how to write and format comments, such as using /* ... */ or // for single-line comments, or using Doxygen or Javadoc for generating documentation from comments. You should follow the style that is most common or recommended for your tool, and be consistent throughout your code. This will make your comments more readable and coherent, and avoid confusion or conflicts with other developers.

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Doxygen is absolutely excellent for documenting from your comments using javadoc style. It would generate man pages, html, etc. We tend to be lazy; especially in the solo environment. But the routine of properly adding comments can even facilitate the use of your APIs and save you plenty of time in the long run. You won't need to go back to your code to check on variable types to use a function, etc. Encapsulation and the use of third party libraries actually becomes useful. Besides; the obviousreason, everyone can read your code understanding what it does. They won't have to guess.

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2 Document interfaces and contracts

Another important practice for commenting code is to document the interfaces and contracts of your code. Interfaces are the points of interaction between different components or modules of your code, such as functions, classes, or files. Contracts are the specifications or assumptions that define the behavior and expectations of your code, such as inputs, outputs, preconditions, postconditions, or invariants. By documenting these aspects of your code, you can provide a clear and concise overview of what your code does, how it works, and what it requires or guarantees. This can help you and other developers use, test, and modify your code more effectively and safely.

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Contracts are foreign to me. I never heard of them. I had only heard about Etherium Contracts; obviouslyunrelated to this subject. They must be some features not found in old PHP versions. Interfaces is everything the users sees. In web development it's simply the HTML code compiled from the web server to the browser(client).

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3 Explain logic and decisions

Another useful practice for commenting code is to explain the logic and decisions behind your code. OS development tools often involve complex algorithms, data structures, or optimizations that may not be obvious or intuitive to other developers or even yourself. By explaining the logic and decisions of your code, you can provide more context and insight into how and why your code works, and what problems or challenges it solves or faces. This can help you and other developers understand, debug, and improve your code more easily and accurately.

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UML has been used to represent logic since Programming has been outthere. As a solo coder; I don't use it; which is a mistake. I don't even spend time thinking on the best approach other than when I need to do refactoring because my loops are calling functions by value, rather than object. And simply the code behaves as if it has some memory leak which is impossible in PHP. The approach to logic is the messy if, else statement, then switch, the :? Operator. However; the use of algorithms add sophistication and speed to your code such as binary search and more advanced custom algorithms.

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4 Avoid redundancy and clutter

Another essential practice for commenting code is to avoid redundancy and clutter in your comments. Redundancy is when your comments repeat or restate what your code already does or shows, such as commenting each line of code with its function or purpose. Clutter is when your comments are too long, too frequent, or too irrelevant to your code, such as commenting every trivial detail or personal opinion. By avoiding these pitfalls, you can make your comments more concise and relevant, and avoid wasting time or space. You should focus on commenting what your code cannot express or convey by itself, such as the rationale, the assumptions, or the implications of your code.

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5 Review and update comments

The final practice for commenting code is to review and update your comments regularly. As your code evolves and changes over time, your comments may become outdated, inaccurate, or inconsistent with your code. This can lead to confusion, errors, or miscommunication among developers and users. Therefore, you should review and update your comments whenever you modify, refactor, or debug your code, and ensure that your comments reflect the current state and functionality of your code. You should also use tools or techniques to check or enforce the consistency and quality of your comments, such as linting, testing, or code review.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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