Secrets of how to understand code written by someone else

Secrets of how to understand code written by someone else, or our past self. (see shortcuts below to key points) Adam Culp of Beachcasts php programming videos shares methods of reading the code for better understanding of what the code does. The video also highlights how to read code for beginners, as well as understanding code without running it. Then, discusses ways to enhance code to make these activities easier in the future.

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Key Topics:
- Share 6 methods to help while reading code
- Easier ways of following programming code intent
- Highlight 4 practices to make it easier in the future
- Explanation of how to understand code

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Timeline:
02:22 Reading code line-by-line sequentially
02:46 Following execution to learn in-depth
03:04 Using routes to pinpoint what area in code needs analysis
03:31 Observing pre-existing tests to determine what code is to do
04:19 Step-debugging to gain insight to data as the code executes
05:53 Refactoring to clean up code while gaining understanding
05:55 PhpStorm being used to refactor, extract to a new method
07:39 Coding standards to make code more readable once we understand the standard
08:53 Using frameworks, making code predictable
09:48 Use OOP Patterns to help future readers understand design faster
10:32 Automated tests help understand intent of the code later

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