Training details

Description

In this intensive 1-day Code Review training, participants will learn how this essential practice, fundamental to software development yet underutilized, can significantly reduce defect rates and elevate code quality.

The training delves into the best practices for conducting effective and efficient code reviews. Through a series of interactive sessions, you'll learn techniques to critically evaluate code, provide constructive feedback, and apply strategies for integrating code review into the development workflow.

By the end of the day, you will be equipped to identify issues faster, enhancing communication and fostering a culture of quality in your software development projects.

Objectives

• Understand the importance and benefits of code reviews in software development.
• Learn to identify common coding issues and ways to address them.
• Develop skills to provide clear, constructive, and empathetic feedback through real examples.
• Gain insights into various tools and techniques for effective code reviewing.
• Enhance collaborative coding practices and team communication.

Target Audience

• Software Developers and Programmers
• QA Engineers
• Technical Leads and Managers
• Anyone involved in the software development lifecycle interested in improving code quality.

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of software development processes.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language.
• Experience in coding and software development is preferable.

Pedagogical method

• Interactive Lectures
• Hands-On Practice Sessions
• Peer-to-Peer Code Review Exercises
• Case Studies and Real-world Examples
• Q&A and Group Discussions

Evaluation and follow-up mode

Throughout the session, skills assessment takes place via workshops and concrete exercises. At the end of the session, a satisfaction evaluation is systematically carried out to collect participants' impressions. In addition, a training certificate is given to participants, detailing the objectives, nature, program, duration of the training, as well as a summary of the skills acquired.

Program

1. Introduction to Code Reviews

   • The role of code reviews in software development.
   • Elements of economic justification.
   • Direct and indirect benefits of code reviews.

2. Process and Techniques for Effective Code Reviews

   • Introduction to the code review process: roles, documents, steps.
   • Reading and understanding code.
   • Identifying bugs, security vulnerabilities, and code smells.
   • Best practices and common pitfalls.

3. Communication Skills for Code Review

   • Egoless Programming principles.
   • Providing constructive feedback.
   • Handling feedback and incorporating changes.

4. Tools and Automation in Code Reviews

   • Overview of popular code review tools.
   • Integrating code reviews into CI/CD pipelines.
   • Can my AI assistant help me?

5. Practical Session and Case Studies

   • Hands-on code review exercises.
   • Discussion of real-world scenarios and solutions.

6. Conclusion and Evaluation

   • Group project presentations.
   • Q&A session and course wrap-up.