code-review-playbook

# Code Review Playbook ## Overview This skill provides a comprehensive framework for effective code reviews that improve code quality, share knowledge, and foster collaboration. Whether you're a reviewer giving feedback or an author preparing code for review, this playbook ensures reviews are thorough, consistent, and constructive. **When to use this skill:** - Reviewing pull requests or merge requests - Preparing code for review (self-review) - Establishing code review standards for teams - Training new developers on review best practices - Resolving disagreements about code quality - Improving review processes and efficiency ## Code Review Philosophy ### Purpose of Code Reviews Code reviews serve multiple purposes: 1. **Quality Assurance**: Catch bugs, logic errors, and edge cases 2. **Knowledge Sharing**: Spread domain knowledge across the team 3. **Consistency**: Ensure codebase follows conventions and patterns 4. **Mentorship**: Help developers improve their skills 5. **Collective Ownership**: Build shared responsibility for code 6. **Documentation**: Create discussion history for future reference ### Principles **Be Kind and Respectful:** - Review the code, not the person - Assume positive intent - Praise good solutions - Frame feedback constructively **Be Specific and Actionable:** - Point to specific lines of code - Explain *why* something should change - Suggest concrete improvements - Provide examples when helpful **Balance Speed with Thoroughness:** - Ai...