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Learning a New Codebase

Go beyond surface-level understanding with an interactive learning workflow. Deep-dive into programming concepts, trace real workflows through the code, and build a personal reference guide -all tailored to your experience level.

3 Plugins
4 Steps
01

Deep-dive into concepts

CTcode-tutor

Explore the key programming concepts and design patterns used in the codebase. Code Tutor uses the Socratic method to build genuine understanding -not just surface familiarity -through interactive Q&A adapted to your level.

$/concept-deep-dive--topic "patterns in this codebase"
Pattern breakdownConcept explanationsMental models
02

Practice with real code

CTcode-tutor

Generate hands-on practice exercises based on the actual codebase. Work on small, focused tasks that teach you the project's patterns by doing -the fastest way to build muscle memory with unfamiliar code.

$/practice-exercise--context src/ --difficulty adaptive
Practice exercisesSolution guidesPattern drills
03

Trace real workflows

LAlegacy-analyzer

Follow complete user journeys through the codebase step by step. See exactly how a request enters the system, what functions process it, where data is transformed, and how the response is built.

$/workflow-tracer--entry "user login" --detailed
Flow diagramsStep-by-step traceData transformations
04

Build personal reference

DGdoc-generator

Generate a personalized reference guide from everything you've learned. Creates a structured knowledge base with architecture overviews, pattern catalogs, and annotated code examples you can refer back to anytime.

$/doc-generate--type reference-guide --annotated --output docs/reference/
Reference guideAnnotated examplesArchitecture overview

Getting the most out of this workflow

Start with /concept-deep-dive on the core patterns used in the project (e.g., "dependency injection", "event sourcing"). Understanding the paradigms first makes the code click faster.

Use /workflow-tracer to follow a real user action end-to-end. Seeing how a login request flows from route to database is more valuable than reading files in isolation.

Generate practice exercises based on the actual codebase. Writing small modifications teaches you the patterns faster than passive reading ever will.

Plugins in this workflow

CT
code-tutor
Steps 1 & 2 -Learn & practice
LA
legacy-analyzer
Step 3 -Trace workflows
DG
doc-generator
Step 4 -Reference docs
Install all at once
/plugin install code-tutor
/plugin install legacy-analyzer
/plugin install doc-generator

Prerequisites

Claude Code installed and running
ClaudeRegistry marketplace added
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A codebase you want to learn from
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Adapts to any experience level -beginner to senior

Tags

learningeducationonboardingmentoringreference

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