Code Review Checklist

Review Philosophy

A code review is a collaborative conversation, not a gatekeeping exercise. The goals are:

1. Catch bugs before they reach production.
2. Share knowledge across the team.
3. Maintain consistency in style and architecture.
4. Improve the code incrementally.

Review the code, not the author. Be specific, be kind, and suggest alternatives rather than only pointing out problems.

Severity Classification

Classify every comment to set expectations: