Code Review Skill

Core Principle

Review code through multiple dimensions with constructive, actionable feedback.

Code review is not just about finding bugs. It's about improving overall quality, sharing knowledge, and maintaining consistency across the codebase. Every review should make the code better while respecting the author's effort and intent.

Effective reviews are:

• Specific (point to exact lines, suggest alternatives)
• Constructive (explain why, not just what's wrong)
• Prioritized (critical issues first, nits last)
• Actionable (clear path to resolution)

Review Dimensions

Review code across five dimensions: