Code review that helps, not just catches

Code review can be where a team learns together, or where fear takes root — the difference is in how we approach it.

# Comment on code, not the coder

Frame feedback around the code's behavior and shared goals, avoiding language that feels like a personal attack.

# Praise what's done well

Review isn't only for pointing out problems. Recognizing good solutions spreads good practices across the team.

• Ask questions instead of giving orders
• Separate 'must' from 'nice to have'
• Review early, review small

The goal of review is better code and better people.