I want to know what are some guidelines for commenting? I am coding in Java for class. I want to have readable code. In another question I was told "how" comments should be reserved for difficult sections of code. I was told that my code comments added no knew information. Comments are not only for readers. They are also reminders to the writer of their original intent and to help match grouping symbols.

I am new to Java and Stackoverflow. Why am I getting greifed? I thought this website was designed to allow programmers to help each other. I feel like a target because I have a question with a -3 vote. Are we here to help new programmers or here to puff up our chests with pride at others expense?

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