GOTO - The Brightest Minds in Tech "Looks Good to Me" Constructive Code Reviews • Adrienne Braganza Tacke & Paul Slaughter
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Jan 31, 2025 Adrienne Braganza Tacke, a Senior Developer Advocate at Cisco and author of "Looks Good To Me: Constructive Code Reviews", teams up with Paul Slaughter, a Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab and creator of Conventional Comments. They discuss how communication and soft skills enhance code reviews. Insights from Adrienne's book highlight the need for a positive feedback culture, while both share personal experiences on fostering collaboration during disagreements. Their conversation connects the art of writing with coding, showcasing how constructive feedback can improve both domains.
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A Bad First Code Review
- Adrienne Braganza Tacke's first code review was a harsh experience.
- Unclear feedback made her question her abilities and instilled a fear of imperfection.
The Cost of Bad Code Reviews
- Negative code review experiences can decrease team morale and engagement.
- This can lead to superficial reviews and a rubber-stamping culture.
Measuring Code Review Effectiveness
- Define clear goals for your code review process, such as knowledge sharing or defect detection.
- Measure your process against these goals to ensure effectiveness.