Best Practices for Code Reviews

[BTC415]

As our team grows, it's becoming more important to have a consistent and effective code review process. Any advice?

[dodger213]

agree on coding standards, use tools for linting and testing, focus on the code, not the coder, regular, quick reviews work best, and pair programming can help.

[stevenpiao0822]

Agreed as all of us have different styles of writing code we can agree on the certain coding standards that needs to be followed by every developer in the organisation no questions asked, also tools like ESLisnt and others are also useful.

[stevenpiao0822]

The best practices for code review would be as follows:

• Establish Clear Guidelines: Define what aspects of the code should be reviewed (e.g., functionality, style, performance, security).

• Use Pull Requests: Always use pull requests (PRs) for code changes. This allows for discussion and review before merging.

Review Small Changes: Keep PRs small to make them easier to review. Large changes can overwhelm reviewers and lead to missed issues.

• Focus on the Code, Not the Person: Provide constructive feedback that focuses on the code itself rather than the individual who wrote it.

• Be Respectful and Professional: Maintain a positive tone in comments. Acknowledge good work and provide suggestions for improvement.

• Check for Tests: Ensure that new code includes appropriate tests and that existing tests pass.

• Automate Where Possible: Use automated tools for linting, formatting, and testing to catch common issues before the review.

• Encourage Discussion: Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable discussing code and asking questions.

• Set a Time Limit: Aim to complete reviews in a timely manner to keep the development process moving forward.

• Follow Up: After the review, follow up on any comments or suggestions to ensure they are addressed.

Thx