Reducing codebase cognitive debt through... quizzes?

· Martin Alderson · Aug. 31, 2026, 2:02 p.m.
cognitive-debt Code Management developer education Quizzes
Summary
The post discusses a unique technique for managing cognitive overload in a fast-evolving codebase by involving coding agents in quizzing developers about the code changes. This method is aimed at improving understanding and retention of code without overwhelming developers.
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