Do comments slow down the code as they accumulate?

Question

the more comments a developer puts in, the larger the file becomes. does this become cumbersome as the file grows?

Answer 1

As long as the language 'garbage collect' it won't be affected. however, even if it doesn't, the lines of docstrings (comments) would have to be of a substantial amount to actually interfere with the memory performance.

Great question, though :)

Answer 2

For compiled languages : no as that are removed when the code is compiled
For other I do not really know :/

Answer 3

makes sense. thanks

Answer 4

you're welcome !

Answer 5

thanks Tristan

Answer 6

thqnks