Async Non-Blocking Code Reviews

Discover a method for achieving truly asynchronous, non-blocking code reviews in this 27-minute conference talk from the International PHP Conference. Learn why code reviews can be a major source of conflict within teams and delay value delivery. Explore the psychological mechanics at work during pull requests, examine statistics to inform commenting decisions, and combine these perspectives to create a solid code review etiquette for your team. Gain insights into topics such as cognitive load, time management, communication strategies, and the Kenefick Framework. Improve your team's efficiency and focus on what truly matters: the work itself.

Intro
Scribes
Introduction
Reward
Time
Quality
Cognitive load
Time hits on morale
Reward vs conflict
Offloading
Run locally
Communicate upfront
Tag your specialists
Get Kills
Blocking Comments
Etiquette
Blast Radius
Robustness
Code Reviews
Kenefick Framework
Final Words