Multi Line Comments in Java

Multi line comments in Java are used to write explanations or notes that span across multiple lines. Like single line comments, they are ignored by the Java compiler and do not affect program execution.

A multi line comment starts with /* and ends with */.

Everything written between /* and */ is treated as a comment.

Multi line comments are useful for explaining larger sections of code.

They are often placed above methods or logic blocks.

You can comment out multiple lines of code at once using multi line comments.

Only the active code is executed.

Forgetting to close the comment Nesting multi line comments Placing comments inside strings

The above code will cause an error because Java does not support nested multi line comments.

Multi line comments are better for: Long explanations File headers Temporary code blocks

Single line comments are better for: Short explanations Inline notes

Multi line comments help you: Document code clearly Explain complex logic Improve long term maintainability