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 * Always comment and keep them relevant as code changes. Remove commented blocks of code.
     
     _Why:_
-    > Your code should be as readable as possible, you should get rid of anything distraction. If you refactored a function, don't just comment out the old one, remove it.
+    > Your code should be as readable as possible, you should get rid of anything distracting. If you refactored a function, don't just comment out the old one, remove it.
 
 * Avoid irrelevant or funny comments, logs or naming.