A Reading Club For Software Developers

- Trisha Gee

#Antipattern
#CodeReview

tl;dr: (1) Nit-picking (2) inconsistent feedback (3) last-minute design changes (4) ping-pong reviews (5) ghost reviewer.

featured in #182

Radical Candor: Software Edition

- Rina Artstain

#CodeReview
#Management

tl;dr: A management style of communication that's "kind and clear, specific and sincere" is applied to both design and code reviews here. You can bypass the paywall by clicking the link in this tweet.

featured in #169

Long Names Are Long

- Bob Nystrom

#BestPractices
#CodeReview

tl;dr: Code at Google is reviewed for readability, engineers tend to create name that are too long & verbose. A name has two goals - clarity and precision. The author provides examples and suggestions on how to shorten and improve naming.

featured in #149

10 Tips For Reviewing Code You Don't Like

- David Lloyd

#CodeReview

tl;dr: Avoid hyperbolic or bombastic assertions, argument strategies, elitist or demeaning language, and constructs like “obviously” and “why don’t you just…”. Use clear, factual statements supportive language, ask questions, and move things forward.

featured in #148

Code Reviews at Microsoft

- Michaela Greiler

#CodeReview
#Microsoft

tl;dr: Approx 40% of engineers code review at least one a day at Microsoft. This outlines the process and tools used, which are applicable to orgs of all sizes.

featured in #142

Crafting Better Code Reviews

- Vaidehi Joshi