A new way to understand software
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What’s a File City? #
A 2D view of a file tree where each square is a file.
This is the heart of code trails.
What is a Code Trail? #
It’s a guided walk through a codebase that focuses on what you need to know in that moment.
Why do I need Code Trails? #
They’re the quickest way for multiple parties to align on intent.
Whether it’s you and your agent, or you and your team.
Code trails help visualize comprehension debt. You don’t have to write the code to maintain a mental model, but you do have to ensure the implementation aligns with your intent.
Trail Stamped. #
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source & further reading
app.principal-ade.com — original article