/Code Review

Code Review - From Good To Great

- Eduards Sizovs tl;dr: 8 recommendations on creating a better process including more face-to-face interactions with less code review tools when possible, and using review as a means to mentor.

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Five Code Review Antipatterns

- Trisha Gee tl;dr: (1) Nit-picking (2) inconsistent feedback (3) last-minute design changes (4) ping-pong reviews (5) ghost reviewer.

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Radical Candor: Software Edition

- Rina Artstain tl;dr: A management style of communication that's "kind and clear, specific and sincere" is applied to both design and code reviews here. You can bypass the paywall by clicking the link in this tweet.

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Long Names Are Long

- Bob Nystrom tl;dr: Code at Google is reviewed for readability, engineers tend to create name that are too long & verbose. A name has two goals - clarity and precision. The author provides examples and suggestions on how to shorten and improve naming.

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10 Tips For Reviewing Code You Don't Like

- David Lloyd tl;dr: Avoid hyperbolic or bombastic assertions, argument strategies, elitist or demeaning language, and constructs like “obviously” and “why don’t you just…”. Use clear, factual statements supportive language, ask questions, and move things forward.

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Code Reviews at Microsoft

- Michaela Greiler tl;dr: Approx 40% of engineers code review at least one a day at Microsoft. This outlines the process and tools used, which are applicable to orgs of all sizes.

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Crafting Better Code Reviews

- Vaidehi Joshi

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More Code Review Tools

- Fabian Perez

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How to Address Your Coworkers Bad Code (Part 1)

- Erik Dietrich

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Prerequisites for Effective Code Review

- Erik Dietrich

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