Effective Ways of Communicating Code

Questions by Ewa Grabowiecka in September 2017

How would you compare your learning techniques when you first started coding vs how you learn now?
What other techniques have you used to help you learn - either a new skill or starting out in a new work environment?
When explaining your code to non-developers, what techniques do you use?
If you develop tools for developers, how do you ensure they are usable?
What problems have you encountered with poorly explained code? What did you do to resolve it?
How do you ensure that the expectations of the code quality are communicated and maintained?
When leaving a workplace how do you pass your code/responsibilities to others?
What were the challenges you faced when working with inherited code?
When inheriting code what did you appreciate most?