Jane Philipps
Jane is a Software Engineer at Pinterest. She works on the Core Web Platform team, helping improve Pinterest's web infrastructure and developer velocity. After working in the interior design and apparel industries, Jane attended General Assembly's Web Development Immersive program to learn to code.
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How to Get Up to Speed in an Unfamiliar Codebase
When you start a new job as a software engineer, whether it’s your first or 10th, one of the BEST things you can do to make an impact quickly is to get up to speed in your new codebase. Depending on the type of company you join, you may be eased into the work, or you may be thrown right in and expected to start contributing right away. Understanding how things work at your new company, both at a...
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