Transform code reviews into learning opportunities for your team
Learn to conduct code reviews that not only improve code quality but also develop team members' skills. This activity focuses on providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth mindset.
Learn to conduct code reviews that not only improve code quality but also develop team members' skills. This activity focuses on providing constructive feedback and fostering a growth mindset.
Conduct a coaching-focused code review:
1. Select a recent pull request from your team 2. Review the code with a learning lens 3. Identify teaching opportunities 4. Write feedback that educates, not just corrects 5. Schedule a discussion with the developer
Review code for patterns and learning opportunities
Craft educational and constructive comments
Meet with developer to discuss and learn together
A completed review with 3-5 learning points discussed and developer feeling supported and educated
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