Developers spend a significant amount of time on projects before they push commits. It is a nightmare for the developers who have just landed on the codebase. At first glance, it may be hard to understand how all the files are working together without knowing some more context.
1. Read the Project Documentation
The first step I take when starting a new project is to read its documentation or README files. This allows me to get familiar with the project’s setup and codebase. The documentation gives you a high-level understanding of the project’s purpose, goals, and functionalities.
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