Code Review

Code review is the process of having other developers review code before it gets merged into the main codebase. It is a core practice in many software teams and organizations.

During a code review, a developer will submit their code changes, often in the form of a pull request. One or more other developers on the team will then review the code, checking for bugs, style issues, design problems, and areas for improvement. Reviewers can comment on specific lines of code, request changes, ask questions, or approve the code. Once the code has been reviewed thoroughly, it can be merged into the shared codebase.

Code reviews allow mistakes to be caught early and spread knowledge through the team. They also help enforce coding standards and best practices across a codebase. Peer review promotes collaborative development and results in higher quality, more maintainable software. Code review is a key practice in devops cultures and cloud native development, where rapid iteration and deployment requires robust code quality safeguards.