AI explains code you didn't write

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1. What is the core idea behind "AI explains code you didn't write"?

   1. Decoding a random GitHub repo is way faster with AI as your tour guide.
   2. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   3. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
   4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…

2. Which term best describes a foundational idea in "AI explains code you didn't write"?

   1. summary
   2. dependency
   3. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   4. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity

3. A learner studying AI explains code you didn't write would need to understand which concept?

   1. dependency
   2. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   3. summary
   4. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity

4. Which of these correctly reflects a principle in AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. Ask 'where would I add a new feature that does X?'
   2. Ask for the dependencies between files.
   3. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   4. Paste a file and ask 'what does this do, in 5 bullets.'

5. Which of the following is a key point about AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. Apply the concepts from AI explains code you didn't write directly
   2. Identify where this fits into your current workflow
   3. Measure the before/after difference when you apply this
   4. Iterate and refine — first attempts rarely nail it

6. Which of these does NOT belong in a discussion of AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   2. Identify where this fits into your current workflow
   3. Apply the concepts from AI explains code you didn't write directly
   4. Measure the before/after difference when you apply this

7. Which statement is accurate regarding AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. Ask AI to refactor a messy function and explain the changes
   2. Have AI suggest a code review for a recent pull request
   3. Use AI to generate unit tests for an existing function
   4. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.

8. What is the key insight about "The rule" in the context of AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   2. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
   3. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…
   4. AI summaries can miss subtle behavior. Run the code with a debugger before changing it.

9. What is the recommended tip about "Review before you run" in the context of AI explains code you didn't write?

   1. AI code is a first draft. Read through it, understand each line, and test on sample inputs before merging into real proj…
   2. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
   3. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
   4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…

10. Which statement accurately describes an aspect of AI explains code you didn't write?

    1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
    2. AI can summarize what a file does, line by line, in plain English — way faster than reading docs.
    3. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
    4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…

11. What does working with AI explains code you didn't write typically involve?

    1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
    2. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
    3. Open a public repo on GitHub. Pick one file. Ask AI to explain it. Then trace one function in your head.
    4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…

12. Which of the following is true about AI explains code you didn't write?

    1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
    2. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
    3. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…
    4. Understanding "AI explains code you didn't write" in practice: AI can help you write, fix, and understand code faster than ever — even if yo…

13. Which best describes the scope of "AI explains code you didn't write"?

    1. It focuses on Decoding a random GitHub repo is way faster with AI as your tour guide.
    2. It is unrelated to ai-coding workflows
    3. It applies only to the opposite beginner tier
    4. It was deprecated in 2024 and no longer relevant

14. Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about AI explains code you didn't write?

    1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
    2. Some examples
    3. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
    4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…

15. Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about AI explains code you didn't write?

    1. Or: a 'guess my number' game where the player guesses 1-10.
    2. Cluster failure stack traces by similarity
    3. Try it!
    4. Have Claude scrub PII from prod dumps so engineers can debug against realistic s…