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by ethbr0 2079 days ago
This 1000%. If you're in a business-interactive role, ask about the business as time permits.

People like to feel like an expert, and will usually be happy to explain.

It will make you better (knowledge transfer to unrelated problems), your code better (domain knowledge), and your relationships better (recognizing your colleagues as peers with different skills, not just not-your-skills).