Existing Open-Source Projects

Working with Complex Code-Bases

Please start by reviewing the following playlist of videos about working with complex codebases. (About 1 hour total.)

💡 Want to learn more about navigating a large codebase when you don’t understand it all?

Check out this article: https://amberwilson.co.uk/blog/how-to-approach-a-new-codebase/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2WE2JU8kAuKXg8VzJbMMweiLT80sCzuB

Create Your Kickoff Prep Document

Create your own editable copy of the following document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvYIzNpyHObd5_Wu3kFbfYkmMgNYmssdAFxAXo67jc8/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvYIzNpyHObd5_Wu3kFbfYkmMgNYmssdAFxAXo67jc8/edit

To create a copy:

• Click File
• Click “Make a Copy”
• Choose your own Google Drive
• Click “Share”
• Set “Anyone with the link” to View

Now fill out your copy of the document with your own responses. This will be what you discuss in your first meetings.

When you’re done, submit the link to your document as your onboarding assignment submission.