Code Review Hack: Ask Engineers "How Do You Like What You've Built?"
2025-01-06
During a code review of complex UI changes, instead of immediately reviewing, the author asked the engineer, "How do you like the new behavior?" The engineer's response led to the discovery and fixing of several bugs and even dropping a problematic requirement. This simple question prompted the engineer to think more deeply about their work and make improvements, ultimately enhancing code quality. The author believes that regularly asking engineers about their feelings towards their creations is a useful technique worth trying.
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