Code Walk

Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. A guided walkthrough of source code where someone explains structure, design decisions, and behavior to other engineers. Unlike a strict review for approval, a code walk often exists primarily to transfer context and improve shared understanding.

    In plain English: A tour through code so other people can understand how it works.

    Example: "Can you do a code walk of the auth service before we start splitting it up?"

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