Discover 10 powerful techniques for quickly understanding unfamiliar code in this 59-minute conference talk from ACCU 2019. Learn how to efficiently analyze codebases, perform code reviews, and comprehend code written by others or yourself from the past. Explore classical programming methods, interdisciplinary approaches adapted from other fields like book reading, and innovative strategies for code comprehension. Gain practical tools to boost productivity when working with unclear or legacy code, applicable to C++ and other programming languages. Benefit from the insights of Jonathan Boccara, a Principal Engineering Lead at Murex, as he shares his expertise in making code more expressive and understandable.