What are the best code review tools?
In this section, we review the most popular static code review tools.
- Review Board.
- Crucible.
- GitHub.
- Phabricator.
- Collaborator.
- CodeScene.
- Visual Expert.
- Gerrit.
How many reviewers are needed for code review?
It is customary for the committer to propose one or two reviewers who are familiar with the code base. Often, one of the reviewers is the project lead or a senior engineer.
What are some of the key things you look for in a code review?
In doing a code review, you should make sure that:
- The code is well-designed.
- The functionality is good for the users of the code.
- Any UI changes are sensible and look good.
- Any parallel programming is done safely.
- The code isn’t more complex than it needs to be.
How long should code reviews take?
Code reviews should take a fixed amount of time Common answers range from 60 minutes to 2 hours, and it is generally agreed that anything that exceeds two hours is too much and would necessitate taking breaks. Not everyone emphasizes fixed amounts, however.
How do I review code like a human?
Techniques
- Let computers do the boring parts.
- Settle style arguments with a style guide.
- Start reviewing immediately.
- Start high level and work your way down.
- Be generous with code examples.
- Never say “you”
- Frame feedback as requests, not commands.
- Tie notes to principles, not opinions.
What is the best code review tool for Microsoft Teams?
There is a wide variety of code review tools available, and at Microsoft, teams are free to choose their tooling. In 2016, 89\% of the developers indicate to use the CodeFlow code review tool. I will explain more about this code review tool at Microsoft later.
How many lines of code should a developer review at once?
A SmartBear study of a Cisco Systems programming team revealed that developers should review no more than 200 to 400 lines of code (LOC) at a time. The brain can only effectively process so much information at a time; beyond 400 LOC, the ability to find defects diminishes.
Is code review a good best practice?
Thousands of engineers perceive it as a great best practice. And most high-performing teams spend a lot of time doing code reviews. At Microsoft, code reviewing is a highly adopted engineering practice and perceived as a great best practice. Click To Tweet
Who gives feedback on a code review?
This feedback is usually given by colleagues, either other developers, a manager, or a tech lead. One of the most familiar forms of code review is the Github pull request, in which developers leave comments on specific lines of code and, ultimately, approve or reject the proposed changes.