Code Review Culture

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. The shared norms that determine how review is done, including tone, speed, rigor, mentoring expectations, and whether feedback improves the code or just slows it down. Strong code review culture balances quality with trust and learning.

    In plain English: The way a team or project habitually handles code review.

    Example: "The project’s code review culture was unusually good: strict on correctness, generous on explanation, and fast on turnaround."

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