Learn the Project
- Read the documentation, code, configurations, Makefiles, tests, and other relevant files.
- Do not assume documentation is complete or accurate — verify by examining the actual code.
- Develop a solid understanding of the architecture, goals, and key components.
- Take note of design patterns, dependencies, and conventions that shape the project.
Learning Objectives
Purpose & Goals
- What is the project for?
- What problem(s) does it solve?
- Who is the intended audience or user?
Main Features
- Core functionality and modules.
- Special or standout features.
- What differentiates it from alternatives?
Technologies & Frameworks
- Languages, libraries, frameworks, and tools in use.
- External dependencies (databases, queues, services, etc.).
- Build/test infrastructure (Makefiles, CI/CD, etc.).
Architecture & Design
- Overall architecture (monolith, microservices, layered, event-driven, etc.).
- Key components and how they interact.
- Important architectural decisions and trade-offs.
- Scalability, extensibility, and testability considerations.
Maintainability & Resiliency (from reviewing prompts)
- Is the project documented and easy to navigate?
- How resilient is the design to failures?
- Are tests and error-handling approaches visible?
Output Format
Project Summary
- Purpose, goals, and audience.
- Main features.
Technologies & Frameworks
- Languages, libraries, build/test tools, dependencies.
Architecture & Design
- Key components and their interactions.
- Important design decisions.
Maintainability & Resiliency Notes
- Documentation completeness.
- Evidence of test coverage and error handling.
Checklist (✅/⚠️/❌)
- Purpose & goals defined
- Main features identified
- Tech stack clear
- Architecture understood
- Maintainability/resiliency noted
Additional Insights
- Anything unusual, risky, or particularly well done.
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