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RubyConf 2018 - Code Review, Forwards and Back by Sumana Harihareswara & Jason Owen Your team’s code review practices cause ripple effects far into the future. In this play, see several ways a single code review can go, then fast-forward and rewind to see the effects – on codebase and culture – of different code review approaches. The setting: an office conference room. The characters: a developer, who’s written a chunk of new Ruby code, and a team lead, who’s about to review it. The code is not great. See a fast-paced montage of ways things can go. Recognize patterns from your past and present. Learn scripts for phrasing criticism constructively. And laugh.
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The video titled "Code Review, Forwards and Back" features a playful and insightful examination of the code review process at RubyConf 2018, presented by Sumana Harihareswara and Jason Owen. The narrative unfolds in a conference room setting where a developer receives feedback from a team lead on their Ruby code for a feature addressing bug 1104. This performance illustrates various scenarios of code reviews, highlighting how code quality and team dynamics are influenced by feedback practices. Key points discussed throughout the video include: - **Importance of Commit Messages:** The team lead emphasizes the need for clear, concise commit messages, suggesting that active verbs at the beginning and adherence to character limits enhance readability. - **Code Consistency:** The discussion points to the significance of maintaining consistent styling in codebases, arguing that uniform code makes reviewing diffs easier. - **Developer Experience:** The need to prioritize the developer experience in each commit was highlighted, suggesting that a thoughtful approach makes it easier for future contributors to understand and navigate the codebase. - **Reviewing Approaches:** Several approaches to code review are modeled, with various outcomes discussed to show how critical and constructive feedback can lead to improved software quality and team morale. - **Learning and Growth:** The importance of viewing code reviews as learning opportunities for both parties is articulated, promoting a culture of collaboration and skill enhancement. - **Batching Code Reviews and Feedback:** Recommendations on how to handle large code deployments and ensure feedback is actionable are shared, illustrating how to improve the review process continuously. - **Handling Bugs and Outages:** A segment discusses resolving issues relating to bugs and monitoring, showcasing the need for effective communication in addressing software failures. Throughout the performance, the presenters utilize humor and relatable scenarios to engage the audience, allowing them to reflect on their own code review experiences. The video concludes with a message that emphasizes the impact of code reviews on a team's culture and individual growth, advocating for a more constructive and educational approach to providing feedback.
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