This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ernesto Malave
When I first started learning HTML, I honestly didn’t think comments were that important. I just wanted to see my code work and appear on the screen, so the idea of writing something that wouldn’t even show up felt like a waste of time. But after going back to some of my old projects months later, I realized how wrong I was. Without comments, it felt like walking into a room full of notes written in another language — I couldn’t remember why I had written things in certain ways, or what part of the code was supposed to do what.
That’s when comments really clicked for me. They’re like leaving little reminders for your future self. You don’t need to overdo it or write essays in your code, but a short note here and there makes a world of difference. For example, just a quick “this section is for the navigation bar” or “remember this is where the footer starts” can save so much confusion later on.
Another thing I’ve realized is that comments are also helpful when working with other people. If you’re not the only one touching the code, leaving clear comments makes collaboration easier. It’s like opening the door for someone else to understand your thought process.
Now I actually enjoy adding comments. It feels like I’m making my code friendlier and more organized. And the best part is, the browser ignores them — they’re just there for me. Honestly, I think of them as invisible helpers that make coding a lot less stressful.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Ernesto Malave
Ernesto Malave | Sciencx (2025-10-03T23:03:51+00:00) Why HTML Comments Are More Important Than You Think. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/03/why-html-comments-are-more-important-than-you-think/
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