Reading Code: Strategies for Effective Code Comprehension

Explore the often-overlooked skill of reading code in this 49-minute conference talk by Marit van Dijk at Devoxx. Discover why developers should invest as much time in improving their code reading abilities as they do in writing code. Learn about the benefits of deliberate practice through code reading clubs and sessions without an IDE. Gain insights into common strategies for navigating new codebases and familiarizing yourself with code using an IDE. Understand how enhancing your code reading skills can lead to writing more readable code, ultimately improving your overall development process.

[VDBUH2024] - Marit van Dijk - Reading code