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Ah yes, the alpha nerd syndrome. Symptoms include not commenting code because "it should be obvious!"


A lot of people don't like comments because they feel that they tend to go stale, and code should be self-documenting.


"Alpha nerd syndrome". Brilliant observation!!!


i agree. it's a subconscious attempt to exert their ego even though they betas.




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