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Leon Martin @holasoymalva

Effective Code Reviews: Catching Bugs Early & Sharing Knowledge

Code reviews are crucial for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and security. Focus on clear intent, use parameterized queries, and aim for O(n) complexity. Keep changes small, provide context, and give constructive feedback.

Code reviews are a crucial part of the software development lifecycle, yet they're often misunderstood or poorly executed. Let's explore why they matter and how to do them effectively.

  
  
  Why Code Reviews Matter?

  
  
  Quality Assurance

Catch bugs early in the development cycle
Ensure consistency in coding standards
Identify potential performance issues
Validate business logic implementation

  
  
  Knowledge Sharing

Share context across the team
Mentor junior developers
Learn new approaches and techniques
Document decisions through review comments

  
  
  Best Practices for Revie...