code-explanation
Code Explanation
Overview
Provide clear explanations of code and concepts with appropriate depth, structure, and examples. Adapt the output to the audience level.
When to Use
- Explaining code, architecture, or system behavior
- Producing educational explanations for knowledge transfer
- Clarifying framework or domain concepts
Avoid when:
- The request is strictly documentation generation (use documentation-production)
Quick Reference
| Task | Load reference |
|---|---|
| Explanation workflow | skills/code-explanation/references/explain.md |
| Pedagogical Methodology | skills/code-explanation/references/pedagogical-methodology.md |
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