Why Code Reviews Matter

Code reviews are one of the most effective ways to catch bugs, share knowledge, and improve code quality. But without good habits, they become a dreaded chore. Over the years, I've refined a few practices that make reviews productive rather than painful.

Review in Small Batches

A 500-line diff is overwhelming. I ask my team to keep pull requests under 200 lines. Smaller changes are easier to understand, and reviewers can spot issues faster. If a PR is too large, I suggest splitting it into logical commits or separate PRs.

Start with the Big Picture