Paul Slaughter

Join Paul Slaughter, a Staff Fullstack Engineer at GitLab and creator of Conventional Comments, alongside Adrienne Braganza Tacke, a Senior Developer Advocate at Viam Robotics. They dive into how structured feedback can transform code reviews from frustrating to collaborative. Hear insights on the balance of empathy and efficiency, the importance of clear labels in communication, and how GitLab's weekly workshops promote consistency among remote teams. Discover strategies for constructive feedback that improve both team dynamics and code quality.

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.