How do programmers find the correct files and lines of code to edit in an open source project when they want to add or improve functionality.

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How do programmers find the correct files and lines of code to edit in an open source project when they want to add or improve functionality.

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Answer 1

It can be difficult sometimes. If you’re taking the time to contribute updates, it probably means you use the code and get to know it.

Worst case, you have the code on your computer, open it in your development environment and run the code in debug mode. You can then walk step by step through the code while its running to see how it works.