Code Review Best Practices: Maintaining Code Quality

# Code Review Best Practices: Maintaining Code Quality Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality, sharing knowledge, and catching bugs before production. ## Review Guidelines ### What to Review - Functionality and correctness - Code style and consistency - Performance implications - Security concerns - Test coverage - Documentation ### Review Process 1. **Small PRs**: Keep changes focused and reviewable 2. **Clear Descriptions**: Explain what and why 3. **Automated Checks**: Use CI/CD for basic checks 4. **Constructive Feedback**: Be respectful and helpful 5. **Timely Reviews**: Respond within 24 hours ## Review Checklist - [ ] Code follows style guide - [ ] Tests are included - [ ] No security vulnerabilities - [ ] Performance considered - [ ] Documentation updated - [ ] No breaking changes (or documented) ## Tools - GitHub Pull Requests - GitLab Merge Requests - Automated linting - Static analysis tools - Code coverage tools ## Conclusion Effective code reviews improve code quality and team collaboration. Establish clear guidelines and make reviews a priority.