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Tony St Pierre
Tony St Pierre

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You don't just approve code. You approve behavior.

That silent LGTM? It teaches.

That skipped question? It sets a precedent.
Every review is more than a gate. It's a signal.

Your comments echo.
Your pauses matter.
And what you let through shapes what others believe is "good enough."

Day 151: What You Harden Through Review
A reflection on the quiet discipline of reviewing with care and how small decisions ripple through code, culture, and careers.

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