Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering Jumping into an existing codebase
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Mar 12, 2024 Discussing the challenges of diving into unfamiliar codebases, exploring the importance of knowledgeable guides, good documentation, and experienced team members. Delving into tracing functions in different languages, using interfaces, and navigating codebase changes. Touching on the significance of meaningful data collection, observability, and effective knowledge management. Advocating for discipline, clarity, and gradual improvements over rash rewrites.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Navigating an Existing Codebase
02:34 • 7min
Challenges of Tracing Functions in Different Languages and the Complexities of Using Interfaces in Codebases
09:29 • 4min
Navigating Challenges in a Codebase
13:56 • 20min
Importance of Meaningful Data and Observability in Software Systems
33:34 • 2min
Effective Knowledge Management in Codebases
35:06 • 27min
Navigating Codebase Changes and Language Transitions
01:02:01 • 23min
Apple's Branding Strategies and Language Appropriation
01:24:38 • 2min