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Code review anxiety (Interview)

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Jul 3, 2024

Carol Lee, a clinical scientist specializing in developer experience, dives into her research on code review anxiety. She reveals common myths and misconceptions that fuel this anxiety among developers. The conversation highlights the importance of team dynamics, empathy, and effective communication strategies in mitigating stress during code reviews. Carol also shares practical techniques for building confidence and fostering a supportive environment, emphasizing how mental health plays a crucial role in software development.

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ANECDOTE

GitHub Mishap

Carol Lee messed up using Git/GitHub in the past and felt embarrassed.
This personal experience sparked her interest in code review anxiety.

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Seniority and Anxiety

Code review anxiety is not exclusive to junior developers.
Experienced engineers also struggle with code review anxiety, regardless of seniority.

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Anxiety and Code Quality

Managing code review anxiety is not simply about writing better code.
Anxiety is not merit-based and can affect even those who produce high-quality work.

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Carol Lee (Clinical Scientist) shares her research on code review anxiety. We dive deep into her recent research paper “Understanding and Effectively Mitigating Code Review Anxiety”. We get into all the nooks and crannies of this topic — common code review myths, strategies for coping, the need for awareness and self-reflection, the value of exposure and practice to build confidence, the importance of team dynamics, respect, empathy, and connection, and more. This show is jam-packed with goodies for everyone…and we even give a nod to the work we did on our podcast Brain Science.

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Featuring:

Carol Lee – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon
Adam Stacoviak – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X
Jerod Santo – GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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Get in touch with Carol at carolslee29--at--gmail.com

Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!