Best of Code Review — November 2024

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   Google Open Source Blog·1y

   My review is stuck - what now?

   Google engineers often encounter stuck reviews, but it's manageable. Some reasons for stalled reviews include multiple solutions, unresponsive reviewers, shifted goals, or challenging feedback. Effective strategies include summarizing discussions, pushing back when necessary, leaning on reviewers for help, seeking second opinions, and knowing when to take a break or fork a project. Ultimately, the author is the main driver of their PR's success.

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   Video

   Laravel Daily·2y

   Junior Code Review: Cache, N+1 Queries and "Messy" Code

   The post reviews a junior developer's code focusing on three main issues: installation process, caching, and the N+1 query problem in Laravel. Key points include the importance of proper setup instructions, ensuring cache consistency, and optimizing database queries to prevent performance issues. The review stresses clean, professional code presentation, especially for job application purposes.

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   Article

   Atomic Spin·2y

   You Can Grow Your Developer Intuition

   Software development is a creative process that heavily relies on developer intuition. Expert developers build mental models and rely on pattern recognition, rapid decision-making, and flashes of insight to navigate code comprehension, domain understanding, and design decisions. Practices such as code reviews, pattern recognition training, experiential learning, and reflection can help cultivate this intuition, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.

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