Getting Past Bare Minimum Code Reviews - Making Code Review Processes More Effective

Discover effective strategies for improving code review processes in this conference talk from the Copenhagen Developers Festival. Learn how to overcome common code review challenges including managing large pull requests, writing meaningful review comments, and addressing the Single Senior Developer as a Reviewer Bottleneck (SSDaaRB) phenomenon. Gain practical insights on both the reviewer and code author perspectives, with actionable advice for enhancing code review practices immediately. Master techniques for moving beyond superficial "Looks Good To Me" responses to foster more meaningful technical discussions and code quality improvements. Explore concrete solutions for streamlining review workflows, reducing review time, and creating more effective feedback loops within development teams.