There's already a ton of stuff out there about code reviews, covering what they're for and how to make them better. But I want to recommend one more Better Code Reviews FTW!
One of the points that I really like here is that a code review is basically just giving feedback. And we're all pretty good at giving feedback in other areas. So why not apply that same constructive approach to code reviews? Just imagine that there is something like `
Fix typo in successful`. It can be read as `Hey, you made a mistake, but I still think you’re smart! or `You make a stupid mistake, dumbass`. Impression is quite different, right? It's all about being supportive and positive with each other.Oh, and there's a cool article that dives into the same topic if you're interested: https://mtlynch.io/human-code-reviews-1/ Check it out!
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