Get Up to Speed in a New Codebase
Use AI to map unfamiliar repositories, explain architecture, and find the right files before you make a change.
Start with the entry points, the data flow, and the owning files for the feature. A good first answer should leave you with a short reading list and a few focused follow-up questions.
AI tools for this task
These tools are well-suited for automating or accelerating this specific task.
AI code editor that indexes your repo and gives codebase-aware chat, edits, and agent workflows.
Terminal-first coding agent that can inspect large repositories, explain architecture, and answer codebase questions from local context.
GitHub's AI assistant for inline suggestions, chat, explanations, and code review across IDE and GitHub.
Tutorials & articles
Curated external guides to help you get this working in practice.