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# [Stop Writing Comments: Why Senior Devs Hate "Stale Lies"](https://doogal.dev/stop-writing-comments-why-senior-devs-hate-stale-lies?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Most code comments are apologies for bad naming. Learn why "Stale Lies" destroy codebases and how to write self-documenting code instead.

Dec 20, 2025 · 3 min read · doogal.dev  
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