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You're facing code review scrutiny. How can you turn critical feedback into a positive relationship?

Navigating code review scrutiny can be challenging, but you can transform it into a constructive experience. Here's how to build a positive relationship from critical feedback:

  • Embrace feedback: View critiques as opportunities for growth and improvement in your coding skills.

  • Communicate openly: Ask specific questions to understand the feedback better and show appreciation for the insights.

  • Collaborate effectively: Implement suggested changes and share your thought process to foster mutual respect.

How do you handle code review feedback? Share your strategies.

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You're facing code review scrutiny. How can you turn critical feedback into a positive relationship?

Navigating code review scrutiny can be challenging, but you can transform it into a constructive experience. Here's how to build a positive relationship from critical feedback:

  • Embrace feedback: View critiques as opportunities for growth and improvement in your coding skills.

  • Communicate openly: Ask specific questions to understand the feedback better and show appreciation for the insights.

  • Collaborate effectively: Implement suggested changes and share your thought process to foster mutual respect.

How do you handle code review feedback? Share your strategies.

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    Adib Faramarzi

    Senior Technical Engineering Manager @ AIR | Ex: Head of Mobile @ TAPSI

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    علاوه بر اینکه این موضوع کمی به فرهنگ سازمان و تیم هم برمیگرده، نکتهی مهم اینه که قدرِ به چالش کشیدنِ کدهای خودمون رو بدونیم. وقتی افراد دیگه از زاویهای متفاوت به کد نگاه میکنن متوجه نکاتی میشن که گفتنشون به شکل فیدبک سازنده در نهایت منجر به کدبیسی بهتر میشه. یکی از بهترین راهها برای رسیدن به این هدف، دعوت از بقیهی افراد تیم برای ریویوی کد و به چالش کشیدنشه. از سوی دیگه، نکتهی مهم اینه که هنگام ارائهی بازخورد در مورد کد، اون رو شخصی نکنیم و به عنوان شنونده هم نسبت به کد احساس شخصی (پرسونال) نداشته باشیم.

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    Sardar Dawar

    Founder and CEO FalconXoft | Python Django Full Stack Web developer | All about the Web

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    When a code review generates significant feedback, it’s a signal to address deeper issues. Start by organizing feedback into tasks or tickets and focus on resolving root causes rather than fixing individual bugs. This approach leads to lasting improvements and prevents recurring issues. While addressing feedback, incorporate AI-powered code review tools or at least linters to automate checks for common issues. This reduces the burden on reviewers, allowing them to focus on complex and architectural feedback. By taking a systematic and proactive approach, you improve code quality, streamline the process, and demonstrate a commitment to efficiency and team growth.

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    Isha Taneja

    Driving awareness for Data & AI-powered strategies || Co-Founder & CEO @Complere Infosystem || Editor @The Executive Outlook || Chair @TIE Women Chandigarh || Host@The Executive Outlook Podcast

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    Ever felt like code reviews are a bit nerve-wracking? You’re not alone. But here’s the thing—those critiques can be your secret weapon for becoming a better developer. 1. Think of feedback as a gift: Yep, even the tough ones! Every comment is a chance to learn and level up your coding skills. 2. Be curious, not defensive: Ask questions like, “Can you explain how this approach improves the performance?” It shows you value their input and want to learn. 3. Make it a team effort: Share your thought process when you apply the feedback. It builds trust and shows you’re in it for the win together.

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    Siddhartha Varshney

    SDE SAP Labs | Ex-Intel, CDAC | VIT@25

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    This is what worked for me: 1. Focus on Patterns, Not Just Fixes: Look for recurring themes in the feedback to identify areas where you can improve consistently, reducing similar critiques in the future. 2. Proactively Explain Decisions: Before submitting, add comments to clarify complex logic or trade-offs in your code. This shows thoughtfulness and often preempts potential criticism.

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    Rodolfo Marques

    Principal Solutions Architect | Software Engineer | Driving Business Success with On-Time, On-Budget Software Solutions

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    Feedback is not (and should not be) a criticism, It's an evaluation of the quality of your work, and should be based on pre-agreed terms and quality standards. If you don't have standards to follow, It's hard to differentiate feedback from criticism. The one giving the feedback must base their analisys in standards, best pratices, broad knowledge, and give resources for the one being evaluated to improve. When receiving feedback you should always try to extract what really can help you to trive in the future, regardless of the intention of the reviewer.

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    Muhammad Babar

    Helping 36k+ Software Engineers | Senior .NET Fullstack Engineer | @ Systems Limited | Microservices | CQRS | Clean | Azure | C# | Vue | React | Angular | Unit Testing

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    In my experience, I see code reviews as a way to grow as a developer. I embrace feedback because it helps me write cleaner and more efficient code. If a comment isn’t clear, I ask questions to understand it better and show appreciation for the input. I also explain my thought process during reviews to maintain a collaborative and respectful discussion. By implementing the suggestions, I build stronger solutions and improve team trust. This approach has made code reviews a learning opportunity rather than criticism.

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    Mukesh Khemani

    Data Scientist | Jio Financial Services Ltd.

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    I believe in the following steps: 1. Approach it with an open mindset. 2. Focus on the code, not the person. 3. Ask clarifying questions to understand the feedback. 4. Acknowledge the feedback and express appreciation. 5. Propose constructive solutions. 6. Engage in a collaborative discussion. 7. Learn from the experience and apply it going forward. 8. Build trust and establish a productive partnership.

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