Treating code-reading as a deliberate skill

Short summary

Code reading is a learnable skill, not a passive chore that requires guessing. Approach dense code as puzzles by starting with entry points, understanding inputs and outputs, and asking what each piece achieves. Use IDE features like Go to Definition, Find References, and the debugger to navigate intelligently and illuminate logic rather than blindly scrolling.

• •Code reading is a deliberate, learnable skill requiring systematic practice
• •Start with entry points and break down logic using conditional analysis
• •Leverage IDE tools and debugger to navigate code rather than manual scrolling

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