Cracking the Code Review

Code reviews are vital for ensuring good code quality and fostering teamwork. They serve as one of our last lines of defense against bugs and subpar code reaching production. Yet, they often turn into annoying tasks riddled with frustration, hostility, unclear feedback and lack of standard practices. How can we improve this crucial process?

In this session, we will cover:

• Streamlining the Review Process: How to create the most review-friendly pull requests
• The Art of Effective Code Reviews: Learn how you should approach a review, how to provide constructive feedback, and how to improve collaboration.
• Elevating Reviews with Automated Tools: Explore tools that reinforce code consistency and quality, from automated style fixes to architecture checks. Let's cut through the noise of bikeshedding and focus on the essence of the changes!

This session will leave you with practical tactics for improving pull requests, performing better code reviews, and a suite of tools to simplify the review process and boost code quality.

Paco van Beckhoven

Paco is a passionate and experienced software engineer who loves improving the way we build software. As a senior software engineer at Hexagon, he focuses on refining development processes and championing better software quality. Paco regularly speaks at conferences, where he combines education and entertainment to inspire and engage his audiences. At Joy of Coding, he’ll share his expertise on transforming code reviews from frustrating chores into collaborative, efficient, and constructive experiences. Expect to leave with fresh insights and practical tips to elevate your own development practices!