Discover the truth about code reviews in this insightful 22-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Explore the advantages and challenges of implementing code reviews, and learn how to overcome common pitfalls that can make them seem like a waste of time. Gain valuable insights into best practices and experiences that can empower your team and foster a positive development environment. Delve into topics such as the motivation behind code reviews, their benefits and drawbacks, different review sizes, and effective feedback techniques. Learn how to create a lightweight process, build a supportive culture, and ask the right questions to maximize the value of code reviews in your organization.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Why code reviews
Motivation
Charts
Users
Defects
What is a code review
Benefits of code reviews
Drawbacks of code reviews
Different sizes of code reviews
Written feedback
Discussion
Feedback
Generalizing
Asking not to tell
Conversation side
Best practices
Understanding
Lightweight Process
Culture
Questions
Taught by
Devoxx
