"Looks Good To Me": Constructive code reviews (Final Release)

Deliver code reviews that consistently build up your team and improve your applications.

“Looks Good to Me” offers a unique approach to delivering meaningful code reviews that goes beyond superficial checklists and tense critical conversations. Instead, you’ll learn how to improve both your applications and your team dynamics.

“Looks Good to Me” teaches you how to
Understand a code review's benefits proactively prevent loopholes and bottlenecks
Co-create an objective code review system
Clarify responsibilities: author, reviewer, team lead/manager, and the team itself
Establish manageable guidelines and protocols
Align with your team and explicitly document the policies they will follow
Automate code quality with linting, formatting, static analysis, and automated testing
Compose effective comments for any situation
Consider combining code reviews with pair programming or mob programming
AI for code reviews

Inside “Looks Good to Me” you’ll find comprehensive coverage of every part of the code review process, from choosing a system to keeping reviews manageable for everyone involved. With this mix of tools, processes, common sense, and compassion, you’ll run a highly effective review process from first commit to final deployment.

About the Technology
Transform code reviews into the positive, productive experiences they’re meant to be! Whether it’s your code under the microscope or you’re the one giving the feedback, this sensible guide will help you avoid the tense debates, fruitless nitpicking, and unnecessary bottlenecks you’ve come to expect from code reviews.

About the Book
“Looks Good to Me” teaches the considerate, common sense approach to code reviews pioneered by author Adrienne Braganza. You’ll learn how to create a cohesive team environment, align review goals and expectations clearly, and be prepared for any changes or obstacles you may face. Along the way, you’ll master practices that adapt to how your team does things, with multiple options and solutions, relatable scenarios, and personal tidbits. You’ll soon be running highly effective reviews that make your code—and your team—stronger.

What's Inside
Why we do code reviews
Automate processes for code quality
Write effective comments