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Yes, the "we" in place of "you" is a meaningful difference I've noticed in code reviews. Having to participate in a development team has made me a bit of a nic
by wnolens 5y ago
Yes, the "we" in place of "you" is a meaningful difference I've noticed in code reviews.
Having to participate in a development team has made me a bit of a nicer person, as my default reaction is to blame. But that's completely inappropriate.
- merlincorey 5y agoThe power of "we" in not just Code Reviews but in Architecture, Design, and even Mentoring is quite strong in my experience. It sounds like "this one trick" but it truly is that effective.
- Swizec 5y agoOne problem with "we" is when you work with people who aren't yet used to american corporatisms. You say "We should change this" and it doesn't get changed because you assumed they'll understand that you meant they should change it. But they think you just offered to change it for them and sit back waiting for you to do what you said you would.
- wnolens 5y agoLol that's pretty funny to view as a cultural difference.. in my experiences it's mostly unwillingness to take responsibility.
- Swizec 5y agoNot so much a cultural difference as a language barrier. “We” is unclear. It diffuses responsibility. Makes it easy for everyone to think someone else is owning $thing.