C / C++ compiler warnings: do you clean up all your code to remove them or leave them in?

Question

I\'ve worked on many projects where I\'ve been given code by others to update. More often than not I compile it and get about 1,000+ compiler warnings. When I see compiler w

Answer 1

One of the characteristics of a really good programmer is that bad code gives them a queasy stomach.

I strive to have all of my code not only compiler clean, but also be clean inside my IDE set to a fairly picky level. I'll sometimes need to suppress a warning instance if I know better than the tool, but at least that also serves as documentation.