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name: code-review description: Automated code review checklist. Use when reviewing PRs or code changes. license: MIT

Code Review

Comprehensive checklist for reviewing code changes.

Pre-Review Checklist

Before starting the review:

• Understand the context and requirements
• Check if tests are included
• Verify CI/CD passes

Review Categories

1. Correctness

• Does the code do what it's supposed to?
• Are edge cases handled?
• Are there potential bugs or race conditions?

2. Design

• Is the code well-structured?
• Does it follow SOLID principles?
• Is there unnecessary complexity?

3. Readability

• Are variable/function names clear?
• Is the code self-documenting?
• Are comments helpful (not redundant)?

4. Performance

• Are there obvious performance issues?
• Is there unnecessary work being done?
• Are there N+1 queries or similar patterns?

5. Security

• Is user input validated?
• Are there potential injection vulnerabilities?
• Is sensitive data handled properly?

6. Testing

• Are tests comprehensive?
• Do tests cover edge cases?
• Are tests maintainable?

Providing Feedback

• Be specific and constructive
• Explain the "why" behind suggestions
• Differentiate between blocking and non-blocking issues
• Acknowledge good code