Developer Dictionary
Code Review
Definition
A software quality assurance activity in which one or several people check a program mainly by viewing and reading parts of its source code.
Deep Dive
Code Review is a systematic examination of computer source code. It's a crucial software quality assurance activity where one or several people check a program by viewing and reading parts of its source code to find mistakes, improve overall software quality, and enhance the development team's knowledge. This process typically involves peers evaluating a developer's code before it's merged into the main codebase, ensuring adherence to coding standards, identifying potential bugs, and promoting best practices.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1A senior developer reviewing a junior developer's pull request on GitHub
- 2A team using an automated tool like SonarQube to flag potential code smells and security vulnerabilities
- 3Developers engaging in pair programming to collaboratively write and review code in real-time
Related Terms
Quality AssurancePair ProgrammingStatic AnalysisVersion Control