Code review
Teammates reading a code change and approving it or asking for changes before it's merged.
Definition
Code review happens in a pull request. It catches mistakes early and spreads knowledge. Testers rarely review code, but the PR's description and changed files are a good hint about what to test.
In practice
The reviewer asks how the reorder fix handles a dish that's no longer on the menu.
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Related terms
- Pull requestA request to merge a branch's changes, with code review and automated checks. GitLab calls it a merge request.
- Static testingExamining requirements, designs or code without running the software.
- ReviewExamining a work product, like a requirement, design or test case, to find problems before they spread.