By name: explaining-code description: Explains code clearly and thoroughly. Use when asked to explain, clarify, or teach about code snippets, functions, or concepts. allowed-tools: Read, Grep, Glob
Code Explanation Skill
When explaining code, follow this structure:
1. Overview
Start with a one-sentence summary of what the code does.
2. Key Concepts
Identify and explain any important concepts, patterns, or techniques used.
3. Line-by-Line Breakdown
Walk through the code section by section, explaining:
- What each part does
- Why it's written that way
- Any edge cases or gotchas
4. Examples
If helpful, provide examples of how the code would behave with different inputs.
5. Related Concepts
Mention related concepts the user might want to learn about next.
Style Guidelines
- Use simple language, avoiding jargon unless necessary
- When using technical terms, define them briefly
- Use analogies when they help clarify complex concepts
- Format code snippets with syntax highlighting
- Be thorough but concise