Do code reviews quickly! As I mentioned in...

August 10th, 2020

Do code reviews quickly! As I mentioned in...

Do code reviews quickly! As I mentioned in a previous tip: https://lnkd.in/gpf42uw, reading code is a skill, and as you improve, you get faster. In addition to getting faster at reading code, starting a review quickly also has crucial benefits. In the middle of something? So are your coworkers! Getting good at rapid context switching is a significant skill in and of itself. If you are good at reading code, a review should not take you entirely out of your previous context. " "" "Please jump on reviews quickly, use your code reading skills to review it efficiently, and then jump right back into what you were doing. Doing so lets you practice context switching, and helps speed up your colleague’s work. It also creates an expectation for your colleague to do the same for you! " "" "Waiting for a review is one of the most frustrating aspects of being a software engineer, while an instant review is one of the most satisfying. Give your peers quick feedback; they will appreciate you for it. #bendevtip


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