Amazing Code Reviews - Creating a Superhero Collective

Discover how to transform your team's code review process into a powerful tool for learning, knowledge sharing, and quality improvement in this conference talk from GOTO Berlin 2019. Explore the journey of an experienced developer encountering a new code review approach at Shopify, and learn practical strategies to enhance your team's review practices. Gain insights on addressing common challenges such as unclear feedback, surface-level reviews, and missed learning opportunities. Delve into topics like draft pull requests, breaking down work, effective communication, and team dynamics. Master the art of creating a "superhero collective" through amazing code reviews, ultimately leading to increased confidence in merging to master and a more collaborative development workflow.

Intro
Alejandros background
The most gruesome code review
The human aspect
Building the right thing
Early feedback
Draft Pull Requests
Ready for Review
Quality
Breaking Down Work
Practical Tools
Individual Concerns
Communication
Nonactionable Feedback
Team dynamics
Pair programming
Labeling your PR
Who to invite
Quote
Personal Story
Wrap Up
Summary