Mediocre code review is a human linter; decent code review catches obvious bugs; good code review catches subtle bugs; great code review teaches you something.

Mediocre code review is a human linter; decent code review catches obvious bugs; good code review catches subtle bugs; great code review teaches you something. I’m always excited to learn (or teach) when there’s a better way to write something. Even if not adopted, the surrounding discussion is a boon to future readers. If people are giving crazy suggestions, or resenting good ones, something is seriously wrong with your team.