Cline v3.39 introduces Explain Changes: understand AI-generated code before you ship it
Blog post from Cline
With the advent of coding agents like Cline, the primary challenge in software development has shifted from writing code to understanding it, especially when dealing with complex, multi-file changes. Traditional code review processes, which can be mentally taxing due to the need to reconstruct mental models from static artifacts, often lead to superficial reviews and potential errors. Explain Changes, a feature designed to bridge the comprehension gap, offers inline explanations for code modifications, providing both the "what" and "why" behind changes, thus enhancing understanding and reducing cognitive overload. This tool aligns with human-centered design principles by integrating seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing developers to interact with explanations directly within the code context, and supports a wide range of git diffs, making it a versatile asset for reviewing AI-generated and manually written code alike.