CODE-REVIEW-SKILLS5 MIN READ
Reviewing a Senior Engineer Respectfully
Write a clear required comment for a senior author without hedging the risk away.
Ravi R Principal engineer 1 Name risk 2 Hold line 3 Converge You found a stale cache risk in a senior engineer’s PR and need to comment without hiding the severity. Hierarchy can blur required feedback. Teach Clear, kind, code-centered review 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 Challenge directly through the code, not through the person.
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