Yes, I agree completely with your #1 completely. First thing before you do any sort of code review is that you NEED to have a well defined coding standard. Thi

Yes, I agree completely with your #1 completely. First thing before you do any sort of code review is that you NEED to have a well defined coding standard. This allows for rules of engagement. If you have no coding standard, then what happens is one person will say one thing, the other will say another, and the submitter is caught between two people giving contradictory comments based on opinion, not fact. Having a single set of rules of engagement levels the playing field completely and makes it easier for everyone.