What's the best way for a new comer to learn a code base in an agile team?
It seems rude to derail from the code path concerning the current assignment while driving, to see what something does, or where a particular variable come from. Sure, the veterans can answer many questions. But due to the limitations of natural language, sometimes it may be easier to just trace and skim related code. Assuming that, how feasible is it to allow each team member a small amount of personal time (when not paring) to digest information, and in general to make reflections of the decisions made and tasks completed?
