Your code reviews are broken. Here's how to fix them. 🔍
❌ Sin #1: Nitpicking formatting Use automated tools (Prettier, ESLint). Save human brainpower for logic.
❌ Sin #2: 500+ line pull requests Break it down. Anything over 200 lines gets exponentially harder to review.
❌ Sin #3: Personal preference battles "I would have done it differently" isn't feedback. Focus on bugs, performance, and maintainability.
❌ Sin #4: Ghost reviewers Approving without reading is worse than no review. Your stamp means quality.
❌ Sin #5: Blocking for non-critical issues Separate "must fix" from "nice to have". Don't block deploys for variable naming.
❌ Sin #6: No context in comments "This is wrong" helps nobody. Explain why and suggest solutions.
❌ Sin #7: Treating reviews like interrogations You're collaborating, not prosecuting. Ask questions, don't make accusations.
✅ The fix: Establish clear review criteria upfront. Focus on correctness, security, and maintainability. Everything else is noise.
What's your biggest code review pet peeve? 👇