How I maintain clarity in my code even with 20+ contributors:
Do you find yourself staring at your own code, asking
“Who wrote this terrible mess?“
Even though you know it was you?
You’re not alone.
Poor documentation is a real headache even for a senior dev.
With these 5 steps, you can avoid wasting hours trying to understand what your code means:
1. Create an Overview:
Start with the project's purpose. This helps everyone stay on the same page from the beginning.
2. Detail Your Process:
Break down your code step-by-step. This way, you won’t waste time rediscovering your own logic.
3. Include Visuals: Use charts or screenshots to illustrate key parts of your process. A picture is worth a thousand lines of code!
4. Highlight Challenges and Solutions:
Share what problems you faced and how you solved them.
This not only showcases your problem-solving skills but also builds trust with your team.
5. Summarize Results:
Focus on outcomes and insights for business stakeholders, while also pointing out areas for further improvement for your fellow developers.
Structure it like this: Introduction > Objectives > Methods > Results > Conclusion > Future Work.
Clarity is key. Remember, understandable code is valuable code.
Repost if you can relate to Sheldon ♻️
PS: Don’t be like Sheldon, don’t skip the manual!
PPS: When was the last time you didn’t understand your old code?
Do you find yourself staring at your own code, asking
“Who wrote this terrible mess?“
Even though you know it was you?
You’re not alone.
Poor documentation is a real headache even for a senior dev.
With these 5 steps, you can avoid wasting hours trying to understand what your code means:
1. Create an Overview:
Start with the project's purpose. This helps everyone stay on the same page from the beginning.
2. Detail Your Process:
Break down your code step-by-step. This way, you won’t waste time rediscovering your own logic.
3. Include Visuals: Use charts or screenshots to illustrate key parts of your process. A picture is worth a thousand lines of code!
4. Highlight Challenges and Solutions:
Share what problems you faced and how you solved them.
This not only showcases your problem-solving skills but also builds trust with your team.
5. Summarize Results:
Focus on outcomes and insights for business stakeholders, while also pointing out areas for further improvement for your fellow developers.
Structure it like this: Introduction > Objectives > Methods > Results > Conclusion > Future Work.
Clarity is key. Remember, understandable code is valuable code.
Repost if you can relate to Sheldon ♻️
PS: Don’t be like Sheldon, don’t skip the manual!
PPS: When was the last time you didn’t understand your old code?
