<P> C#, F#and Visual Basic implement a similar feature called "XML Comments" which are read by IntelliSense from the compiled . NET assembly . </P> <P> Occasionally syntax elements that were originally intended to be comments are re-purposed to convey additional information to a program, such as "conditional comments". Such "hot comments" may be the only practical solution that maintains backward - compatibility, but are widely regarded as a kludge . </P> <P> Sometimes comments in source code are used as a way to relieve stress by commenting about development tools, competitors, employers, working conditions, or the quality of the code itself . The occurrence of this phenomenon can be easily seen from online resources that track profanity in source code . </P> <P> There are various normative views and long - standing opinions regarding the proper use of comments in source code . Some of these are informal and based on personal preference, while others are published or promulgated as formal guidelines . </P>

Contains detailed comments about something in the text