How do you review code with peers?

2 Prepare your code

Before you submit your code for review, make sure it is clear, readable, and follows the coding standards of your project. You can use tools like linters, formatters, or code analyzers to check your code for syntax, style, or logic errors. You can also write tests, comments, or documentation to explain your code and its functionality. The more you prepare your code, the easier it will be for your reviewers to understand and provide feedback.

4 Communicate effectively

Communication is key for a successful code review. You should communicate your goals, expectations, and questions clearly and respectfully. You should also be open to feedback, criticism, and suggestions. You can use tools like chat, email, or video calls to communicate with your reviewers, depending on your preferred method. You should also use code review platforms or tools that allow you to comment, annotate, or suggest changes on your code.

5 Address the feedback

After you receive the feedback from your reviewers, you should review it carefully and decide how to address it. You should prioritize the most important or urgent issues, such as bugs, security, or performance problems. You should also acknowledge the feedback, thank your reviewers, and explain how you plan to implement or resolve it. You can use tools like version control or issue trackers to keep track of the changes and the progress of your code review.

6 Learn from the process

Code review is not only a way to improve your code, but also a way to improve your skills. You should learn from the feedback, the suggestions, and the mistakes that you or your reviewers make. You should also reflect on the process, the outcomes, and the challenges of code review. You can use tools like metrics, surveys, or retrospectives to measure and evaluate the effectiveness and the satisfaction of your code review.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?