Resolving Code Review Conflicts Using Non-Violent Communication
Learn how nonviolent communication can help resolve code review conflicts by separating observations from judgments and making needs and requests clear.
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How much Quality should we Expect from Software?
How much software quality should we demand, especially in critical systems? A reflection on complexity, engineering responsibility, and expectations of reliability.
Read articlePandemic Remote Work Isn’t Remote Work
Working remotely during a pandemic comes with unusual pressures. Reflections and practical advice on supporting people through a sudden shift to working from home.
Read articleHow to Give Respectful and Constructive Code Review Feedback
Give code review feedback that people can act on. Explore 10 practical tips for communicating concerns with respect, empathy, and clarity.
Read articleTest Suite Comprehension for Modular and Dynamic Systems
Explore the challenges of understanding large test suites for modular, dynamic systems, where changing configurations and subsystem interactions complicate testing.
Read articleHow to Agree on a Coding Standard
Agreeing on coding conventions can be difficult. Learn how teams can choose shared standards and best practices that improve consistency and maintainability.
Read articleDeveloping Conflict Competence
Reflections on workplace conflict, gatekeeping, and power dynamics, inspired by an interview with Suz Hinton about her decision to leave Microsoft.
Read articleThe Code Review Quadrant
Use the Code Review Quadrant to understand your team’s review habits and choose measurements that support faster, more effective feedback.
Read articleDon’t Teach during Code Reviews
When does teaching during code review become a distraction? Learn how to avoid a common feedback pitfall while supporting learning and collaboration.
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