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

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.

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.