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<p>In the first full-length episode of this season, we go back to basics as Senior iOS Dev Mani Ramezan takes us through, step by step, how to come up to speed on a large code base. Whether you&#8217;re just starting a new role or beginning to contribute to a new open source project, listen along to learn some useful tips.
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<h2>Show Notes</h2>
<p>Tune in as Mani, Suz, Jenn and Dru start off talking about how to read a code base and venture off into a bevy of advice for newer devs. Listen all the way to the end to learn what Mani thinks human developers, even brand new ones, can do that AI that cannot.</p>
<p>Some highlights:</p>
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<li>Start with a bug, so you have a meaningful goal to guide your exploration.</li>
<li>Struggling at step one: setting up the build environment? Improve the process, then document for the next dev.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s OK to not know all the things. Start by treating each library as a black box.  Wait to learn it until you need to.</li>
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<h3>Mentioned in This Episode</h3>
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<li>Check out Simon B. Støvring’s <a href="https://swiftpackageindex.com/simonbs/dependency-graph">Swift package to build a dependency graph</a>.</li>
<li>Learn <a href="https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/proposing-changes-to-your-work-with-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request">how to make a pull request</a>.</li>
<li>Use <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/diagnosing-issues-in-the-appearance-of-your-running-app">Xcode’s View debugger</a> to see how a code base fits together.</li>
<li>GitHub Copilot, <a href="https://github.blog/changelog/2024-10-29-github-copilot-code-completion-in-xcode-is-now-available-in-public-preview/">now available for Xcode</a>, is currently Mani&#8217;s favorite AI coding assistant. Proceed with caution and do not enter proprietary code or user data.</li>
<li>Come chat with us on <a href="https://discord.com/invite/ZTUmDxX">Kodeco’s Discord</a>, where Mani’s a moderator! We never answer tech questions with just a link — we’ll always explain!
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<h3>Look at Jenn&#8217;s Debugging Buddy!</h3>
<div id="attachment_324689" style="width: 422px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img src="https://files.koenig.kodeco.com/uploads/2024/11/unicorn-duck-412x500.jpg" alt="Unicorn rubber ducky" width="412" height="500" class="size-large wp-image-324689" srcset="https://files.koenig.kodeco.com/uploads/2024/11/unicorn-duck-412x500.jpg 412w, https://files.koenig.kodeco.com/uploads/2024/11/unicorn-duck-263x320.jpg 263w" sizes="(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Have fun with rubber duck debugging!</p></div>
<h2>Contact Mani and the Hosts</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maniramezan/">Mani</a> on LinkedIn</li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/maniramezan">Mani</a> on GitHub</li>
<li><a href="maanmaan@mastodon.social">Mani</a> on Mastodon</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/SuzGupta">Suz</a> on X/Twitter</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndotcodes/">Jenn</a> on LinkedIn
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<li><a href="@lordandrei@iosdev.space">Dru</a> on Mastodon</li>
<li><a href="mailto:podcast@teamkodeco.com">Email the Podcast Team</a></li>
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<h2>Follow Kodeco</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kodecodev/">Kodeco</a> on LinkedIn</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/kodecodev">Kodeco</a> on X/Twitter</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/KodecoDevelopers">Kodeco</a> on Facebook</li>
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<h2>Where to Go From Here?</h2>
<p>We hope you enjoyed this episode of our podcast. Be sure to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/raywenderlich.com-podcast/id773910890">subscribe in Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7FoclmfzgcWDDMSwpNurUi">Spotify</a> to get notified when the next episode comes out.</p>
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