One of my biggest growth moments as a programmer was realizing that libraries I use are just code, and I could read them directly rather than puzzling it out from the docs. Even today, I am surprised how much faster I move every time I start reading a layer I'm building on.

Feb 20, 2022 · 7:19 PM UTC

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Replying to @gdb
Easier to just look through the function definition than reading the actual documentation.
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Replying to @gdb
This is so true 🙈
Replying to @gdb @paulg
Ability to read code is one of the most underrated skills as a young developer. The moment you realise it you transform to senior developer. Over years you master it and become a 10x engineer.
Replying to @gdb
I had to learn this when I was using a library with very bad docs, the code was clearer than the documentation
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Replying to @gdb
I've always appreciated open code for this reason. Helped me learn a lot when I was first starting out.
Replying to @gdb
Another plus is you get to improve your own skills in a new language. Especially when you see something and wonder ‘how did they do that’.
Replying to @gdb
Godoc bridges this gap really well imo
Replying to @gdb
So true. Really appreciate any tools/tips/recommendations to make it less painful before a dive into the codebase.
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Replying to @gdb
Damm dude thanks for the advise, gonna try it out☝🏻
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