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To get a high-level map of an unfamiliar codebase, generate a topology overview that reveals modules and callers. This orients you within the architecture by identifying boundaries, entry points, and data flow across layers.

A module caller map is a structural representation showing how different modules invoke each other across layers. You need one when exploring a new subsystem to gain context for debugging or refactoring beyond the immediate implementation.

To understand code architecture when joining a new project, generate an architectural overview using the project glossary and naming conventions. This produces a coherent map that reveals module boundaries and data flow to guide your exploration.

Yes, you can generate a domain glossary map from existing naming conventions. The mapping process relies on a project glossary and naming conventions to produce a coherent architectural map of the codebase topology.

The best way to identify module boundaries and entry points is to map the codebase topology to reveal modules and callers. This high-level perspective highlights structural boundaries and data flow across architectural layers.