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How to have the Best Code Review?
“To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”
― Elbert Hubbard
Software development is more than just writing code, it's a complex process that connects different people to produce software with the best quality and meet the client's expectations.
Part of this process is when a developer tries to finalize a task by submitting a pull request.
One of the most frustrating things that developers face is code reviews.
So let's start by discovering why it can be frustrating From the Author's (Change owner) perspective.
Unclear or Inconsistent Guidelines
Lack of clear standards can make it challenging to know what is expected in terms of coding style, documentation, and best practices.
Lack of Context in Feedback
If feedback is provided without context or explanation.
Unrealistic Expectations
If the review process focuses too heavily on minor details rather than the overall functionality and purpose of the code.
Delays in Reviews
If there are significant delays in getting the code reviewed.
Lack of Recognition for Effort
If positive aspects of the code changes go unnoticed or unacknowledged.
Overwhelmed by Feedback
Overwhelming amount of feedback, especially if the feedback is not well-organized or if there is a lack of guidance on which issues are most critical.
Repetitive Feedback
Receiving the same feedback repeatedly across multiple code reviews.
