Code Review Practices - Guidelines and Benefits: Investigating code review practices, guidelines, and the benefits of peer code reviews in improving code quality and knowledge sharing

Authors

  • Dr. Liam O’Connor Research Scientist, Test Planning and Management Lab, University College Dublin, Ireland

Keywords:

Code review, software development, peer review, code quality, knowledge sharing

Abstract

Code review is a crucial practice in software development, where developers examine each other's code to find bugs, improve code quality, and share knowledge. This paper investigates various code review practices, guidelines, and the benefits of peer code reviews in improving code quality and knowledge sharing. The study reviews existing literature, surveys developers, and analyzes the impact of code reviews on software projects. It provides insights into best practices for conducting effective code reviews and highlights the benefits of code reviews in terms of code quality, team collaboration, and knowledge dissemination. The paper concludes with recommendations for improving code review practices in software development.

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Published

01-05-2024

How to Cite

[1]
“Code Review Practices - Guidelines and Benefits: Investigating code review practices, guidelines, and the benefits of peer code reviews in improving code quality and knowledge sharing”, J. of Art. Int. Research, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 128–136, May 2024, Accessed: Mar. 07, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.thesciencebrigade.org/JAIR/article/view/190