Team Processes

Team Processes

Code Review Isn't About Finding Bugs: A Team Process Myth-Busting FAQ

We debunk the biggest myth in code review: it's not about catching bugs. Learn how top teams like Google actually use review for education, norms, and...

Team Processes

Stop Policing Style: Why Your Team's Code Review Should Be Boring

Code review shouldn't be about catching typos. Here's why your team should focus on design and let automation handle the rest—and how to make it happe...

Team Processes

Human Review or Automation: Which Team Process Wins?

A head-to-head comparison of human code review and automated tooling, examining coverage, speed, and team health. I argue for a hybrid approach that p...

Team Processes

Code Review: The Human and the Machine, and Why You Need Both

Humans miss bugs but catch design flaws. Bots catch bugs but miss the big picture. The trick is letting each do what they're good at.

Team Processes

Why Your Code Review Process Is Too Slow: The One-Day Rule

Google's one-business-day response rule is the metric your team is missing. Here's how to enforce it without burning out your reviewers.

Team Processes

Formal vs. Informal Code Review: Which Team Process Wins?

Comparing heavyweight Fagan inspections with modern tool-based reviews. For most teams, informal async review wins—but formal processes still have a p...