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Discussion on: How do you gain a deep understanding of your code?

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Dmitry Diukariev

Every piece of software (framework, lib, language etc.) is a solution to some problem. If you are learning new software start with understanding of the problem the software is designed to solve. The problem gives meaning to a solution and lets you see why it is done this way. Many times you will see where the solution is not optimal and how it can be improved or where the solution is really smart and beautiful. Also it helps after understanding the problem to first think for a while how you would solve the problem yourself.