Code understanding
Understand an unfamiliar codebase
Find a useful starting point, follow relationships and connect a source file to the system around it.
The problem
A directory tree tells you where files live. It rarely tells you which parts of the system work together. Joining a project can mean piecing together naming conventions, entry points and undocumented assumptions before you can make a useful change.
checkout-service.ts imports the payment, order and validation modules. Dependents traverses the same relationship in the reverse direction.
What Graphtia provides
Graphtia Explorer brings a graph of code relationships alongside source context. The aim is to make it easier to move between a broad view of a project and the specific files or symbols relevant to your question.
A practical way to explore
Start with a recognizable entry point or feature. Inspect its immediate dependencies, then follow the relationships that explain its behavior. Return to the source to confirm an interpretation. A graph is evidence to investigate, not a substitute for reading code.
Where it helps
Onboarding, incident investigation and taking ownership of an unfamiliar feature all benefit from a bounded explanation of how the relevant code fits together.
Relevant capabilities
Search for files and symbols to find a starting point.
Inspect a neighborhood around the selected code.
Follow dependencies and return to the source to check their meaning.
Relevant product
Explorer focuses on navigating and understanding code. Free account registration is open, and eligible Beta members can download Explorer for Windows and Ubuntu from Account → Beta. See the installation and account guides for access details.