How to get the most out of code reviews
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Advice: never use code reviews for performance evaluations; use them to find real bugs, share knowledge and keep design sanity. Adopt a tool (JetBrains Upsource, IntelliJ integrations, CI, static analysis, OWASP dependency-check) and record discussions. Have authors self-review (cuts reviewer-found issues ~50%), keep commits small, review within 24 hours, and aim for two reviewers because the first finds ~50% of issues and the second ~25%. Timebox reviews to one hour and avoid arguing about style.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Start
- 3:48introduce code reviews to your team
- 4:22communicate your goals
- 5:16cultivate code review culture in your team
- 6:08start with a small team of early adopters
- 16:14review your own code
- 17:30write a meaningful commit message
- 19:17apply your expertise
- 34:34engage in a technical discussion
- 43:11explain your reasoning
