Phil Eaton • 4/4/2021

Learning a new codebase: hacking on nginx

This article is a practical, hands-on tutorial for developers intimidated by large codebases. It walks through the process of downloading the nginx source, configuring the build environment, compiling the software, and making a simple code modification to add a custom 'dump' command. The goal is to encourage developers to study and experiment with mature software projects as a key method for professional growth.

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