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Code Review Document Starter Template

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Code Review Document Starter Template

Title: Code Review Document

Purpose: To outline the process, observations, and outcomes of a code review session for the project or module in question.

1. General Information

Project Name: [Enter project/module name]

Module/Feature: [Enter specific module or feature name]

Review Date: [Enter date]

Review Participants: [Enter names and roles of participants]

2. Code Review Checklist

Functional Requirements:

  • [ ] Does the code fulfill the requirements as specified?
  • [ ] Are all edge cases and scenarios handled?

Code Quality and Standards:

  • [ ] Is the code following the agreed coding standards?
  • [ ] Are there any hardcoded values that should be replaced by configurations?
  • [ ] Is the code modular and reusable?

Error Handling:

  • [ ] Are error messages clear and actionable?
  • [ ] Are exceptions handled appropriately?

Performance Optimization:

  • [ ] Is the code optimized for performance?
  • [ ] Are there any potential memory leaks or bottlenecks?

Security:

  • [ ] Does the code protect against SQL injection, XSS, and other vulnerabilities?
  • [ ] Are sensitive data encrypted or protected appropriately?

Documentation:

  • [ ] Are comments and documentation clear and sufficient?
  • [ ] Are naming conventions consistent and descriptive?

3. Observations and Recommendations

Positive Aspects:

  • [Provide details on what was done well]

Issues Identified:

  • [Provide details on issues identified, including line numbers if applicable]

Recommendations:

  • [Provide actionable recommendations for improvement]

4. Testing and Validation

  • [ ] Have all unit tests been executed and passed?
  • [ ] Are there integration tests covering the changes?
  • [ ] Are there end-to-end tests ensuring the module works correctly within the system?

5. Action Items

Issue Priority (High/Medium/Low) Assigned To Deadline
[Describe Issue] [Enter Priority] [Enter Assignee] [Enter Deadline]

6. Approval

Reviewed By:

  • [Enter name and designation of the reviewer]

Approval Status:

  • [ ] Approved
  • [ ] Requires Changes

Comments:

  • [Enter any additional comments or notes]

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