When approaching a code review, determine whether the pull request is reviewable before diving into the actual code.

Here are the slides and transcript for a talk I gave at a Meetup event.

For an effective and efficient code review, first focus on understanding the problem, gathering context, and ensuring basic functionality.

By sharing in-progress work, you can invite early feedback, integrate with CI tools, and foster trust and transparency within your team.

As much as I'd like a portfolio app, I won't release something if a solid app that does the same thing already exists.

For years, I've wanted to create my own iOS app and get it on the App Store. After 12 years as an iOS developer, I'm finally doing it!

Early code reviews, when used thoughtfully and aided with clear communication, save time and improve team morale.

After I submit a PR for review, it remains my top priority until it's fully integrated into the codebase.

In this post, I share five key techniques that help make my PRs a pleasure to review.

Software development teams can save time and avoid frustration by establishing a shared definition of "ready for review."

Every software developer should establish their own definition of 'ready for review.' Doing so will help them produce high-quality output.

--work in progress, comments welcome!-- I guess the question to start with is "who facilitates sprint planning?" Is it the Business...

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Lately I've been reflecting a lot on leadership and management within the software development world. Today I was planning to list some...

What? First, let me clarify what I mean here. I don't mean you need to get up and walk over to your reviewer and say "Thanks for the...

How? Technique #1 Review your own code multiple times before sending it off for someone else to review Remove any “noise” Get rid of...

How does your team handle code review? Do you assign each pull request (PR) to a specific person(s) for review? Or do you mark your PR as...

At Trainline (where I currently work as an iOS developer) on the iOS team, a pull request (PR) needs at least one approval before it can...