Java By Comparison

Remove Commented-Out Code

class LaunchChecklist {

    List<String> checks = Arrays.asList(
            "Cabin Leak",
            // "Communication", // Do we actually want to talk to Houston?
            "Engine",
            "Hull",
            // "Rover", // We won't need it, I think...
            "OxygenTank"
            //"Supplies"
    );

    Status prepareLaunch(Commander commander) {
        for (String check : checks) {
            boolean shouldAbortTakeoff = commander.isFailing(check);
            if (shouldAbortTakeoff) {
                //System.out.println("REASON FOR ABORT: " + item);
                return Status.ABORT_TAKE_OFF;
            }
        }
        return Status.READY_FOR_TAKE_OFF;
    }
}

In any bigger code base, you’re guaranteed to find sections of commented-out code. These types of comments are just clutter.

In this example, you see ...