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Add inline documentation (JSDoc, docstrings, comments) to under-documented code.

Claude Code Knowledge Pack7/10/2026

Overview

Add inline documentation (JSDoc, docstrings, comments) to under-documented code.

Steps

  1. Read the target file and assess current documentation level.
  2. Identify what needs documentation:
    • Public functions and methods lacking doc comments.
    • Complex logic blocks without explanatory comments.
    • Non-obvious parameter types or return values.
    • Module-level overview missing.
  3. Generate documentation in the appropriate format:
    • TypeScript/JavaScript: JSDoc with @param, @returns, @throws, @example.
    • Python: Google-style or NumPy-style docstrings.
    • Go: Godoc comments above exported functions.
    • Rust: /// doc comments with examples.
  4. For each function, document:
    • What it does (one-sentence summary).
    • Parameters with types and descriptions.
    • Return value description.
    • Thrown exceptions or error conditions.
    • Usage example for complex functions.
  5. Add a module-level doc comment explaining the file's purpose.
  6. Verify the documentation does not break the build or linter.

Format

/**
 * Creates a new user account with the given credentials.
 *
 * @param email - The user's email address (must be unique)
 * @param password - Plain text password (will be hashed)
 * @returns The created user object with generated ID
 * @throws {ConflictError} If a user with this email already exists
 * @example
 * const user = await createUser("alice@example.com", "securePass123");
 */

Rules

  • Document intent and contracts, not implementation details.
  • Every public function must have at minimum a summary and parameter descriptions.
  • Do not add comments that merely restate the code.
  • Use the project's existing documentation style if one is established.
  • Include @example for functions with non-obvious usage patterns.