Overcommitted Ep. 33 | Looks Good to Me with Adrienne Braganza
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Nov 11, 2025 Adrienne Braganza is a software engineer, international speaker, and author of "Looks Good to Me: Constructive Code Reviews." She shares insights on the human-centered aspects of code reviews, stressing that misunderstandings often lead to team friction. Adrienne highlights the importance of clear communication and establishing objectives to improve collaboration. She also discusses the role of AI in code reviews and the significance of emojis in conveying tone in remote work, making the conversation both informative and engaging.
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Communication Is The Core Problem
- Misunderstandings and poor communication cause most code review frustrations.
- Adrienne Braganza Tacke argues fixing communication beats optimizing tools for better reviews.
Formative Bad Review Experience
- Adrienne recounts a harsh early review experience that made her fear code critique.
- That negative start motivated her to advocate for kinder, communication-focused reviews.
Begin With Friction Logs
- Start by logging team friction points, then set goals before changing tools or guidelines.
- Adrienne recommends mapping problems first so solutions align with actual team needs.
