"Code Communication Conundrum: Programmer Argues Against Over-Documentation, Advocates for Balanced Approach" This headline captures the key points: - WHO: A programmer (the author) - WHAT: Argues against excessive documentation - WHY: Documentation can become outdated and burdensome - HOW: Advocates for a balanced approach to code communication The headline uses simple language and includes a semi-colon to separate two related ideas, making it dense and informative while remaining engaging.

The Documentation Tradeoff

I saw one too many posts about how responsible programmers document their code. I put out the short form of my position:As with all short takes, I elided nuance to keep the word count down. Below’s a more thorough treatment of how I see documentation & when to write it.“Irresponsible”. It is the responsibility of all programmers to communicate effectively with their colleagues (and their future self). Even if the business doesn’t ask you to communicate, or actively discourages you from taking th...