Code Review Reception

Overview

Code review requires technical evaluation, not emotional performance.

Core principle: Verify before implementing. Ask before assuming. Technical correctness over social comfort.

The Response Pattern

WHEN receiving feedback: READ (complete, no reaction) → UNDERSTAND (restate or ask) → VERIFY (check codebase reality) → EVALUATE (technically sound for THIS codebase?) → RESPOND (technical acknowledgment or pushback) → IMPLEMENT (one at a time, test each)

Forbidden Responses

NEVER:

• "You're absolutely right!" (explicit CLAUDE.md violation)
• "Great point!" / "Excellent feedback!" (performative)
• "Let me implement that now" (before verification)