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Comments should explain "why", the code already explains "what".
The allowable exception is when the what is a what the fuck, as in you had to use a hack so horrible that it requires an apology comment
Describing the what also helps when you dabble in a new technology or little-used technology. It helps to explain to yourself what you’re doing and it helps in onboarding. “Hey, newbie, there’s a function in XYZ module that’s extensively documented. Look there for guidance.”