From the course: Programming Foundations: Conducting Code Reviews
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Providing constructive feedback
From the course: Programming Foundations: Conducting Code Reviews
Providing constructive feedback
- [Instructor] Code reviews are more than just a quality assurance process, they're an opportunity for collaboration and learning within a development team. One of the critical elements that contribute to the success of code reviews is providing constructive feedback. It's a catalyst for improvement, it goes beyond just pointing out mistakes, and focuses on guiding developers towards better solutions. When delivered thoughtfully, constructive feedback fosters a positive and collaborative environment where team members feel empowered to grow and enhance their skills. To ensure you're providing constructive feedback, here's some tips I recommend. First, be specific and clear. You should describe in detail what you liked or disliked in the code, and avoid vague comments like, this doesn't look good. Instead, point out the exact section or line that needs attention. Clear feedback helps the developer understand the…
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