The Role of Code Review in Quality Assurance

Code review serves as a critical mechanism for ensuring the quality of software as it moves into production. It allows developers to have a second set of eyes examine their work for mistakes that may have been overlooked. This process not only focuses on assessing quality, but also can facilitate the transfer of context about the code, enabling a better understanding of why changes were made. When the review process is rushed, key insights can be lost, leading to future complications for maintainers who might not understand the original purpose behind the code.