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===Comments===
In Java, commentshas arethree used to add explanatory notes or annotations within the code that are ignored by the compiler. Comments are primarily meant for developers to provide information, document code, and improve code readability. They serve as a formkinds of communication within the codebase and can be used for various purposes.[https://blog.geekster.in/java-comments/ Java comments] include three types of comment formats: ''traditional comments'', ''end-of-line comments'' and ''documentation comments''.
 
Traditional comments, also known as Single-lineblock comments, start with <code>/*</code> and end with <code>*/</code>, they may span across multiple lines. This type of comment was derived from C and C++.
 
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End-of-line comments, also known as Multi-line comments, start with <code>//</code> and extend to the end of the current line. This comment type is also present in C++ and in modern C.
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// This is an end-of-line comment