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Write comments that explain decisions rather than obvious syntax, use docstrings to set clear expectations for functions, create READMEs that make projects easy to run and verify, and focus explanations on complex logic where readers might get stuck. Avoid over-commenting, vague notes, and inconsistent styles that make code harder to follow. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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