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Seventeen Basic Techniques for a Code Review Checklist
It is code review time. Some of you would rather avoid the code review process. Whether you are new to programming or an experienced programmer, the code review is a shared learning experience for all involved. Rather than talk about “code review process best practices,” I share with you coding techniques I use to change code review from WTFs (What’s That For?) into WOWs (Wonderful! Oh! Wow!).
My Approach to the Code Review Process
The anticipation of a code review process causes us to raise our game because we open-up our code for other programmers to see (criticize). It may look, feel, and bark like criticism. And just maybe it is. But like a bar fight, it is a chance for you to grow and bond with your team-mates. (seriously)
I have a Code Review checklist I use for the review of my code as well when I am on the other side as a Code Reviewer. That Code Review checklist is the basis for the techniques I share with you in this article.
Becoming a better programmer is a continuous process. The more code you write, the better you become. Good ways to become a better programmer are:
- Review at least two different codes and styles per week. Just skim the code for patterns, cute tricks, and new language features. Go deeper, if you…
