As the Author, Do Not Treat Review as Combat

Reviewer R teammate 1 Receive 2 Clarify 3 Resolve You are tired, the reviewer asks for a rollback test, and your first reaction is defensive. Author skill determines whether review produces learning or resentment. Teach Author response loop The framework is to keep safety high while challenging the code directly: label intent, name behavior, explain impact, and invite a fix. Blunt verdict Fast to type, slow to repair Clear feedback without personal threat Respond to the underlying risk, not the sting of the comment.

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