Apply a tailored “ready for review” checklist to ensure a PR is in a state where detailed code review will be productive.

Tests should be included in the same pull request as the code changes they test; this provides verification, eliminates risk, and guarantees no-fuss rollbacks.

Here are the slides and transcript for a talk I gave at a Meetup event on April 22 2025.

Early code reviews, when used thoughtfully and aided with clear communication, save time and improve team morale.

Software development teams can save time and avoid frustration by establishing a shared definition of "ready for review."

Every software developer should establish their own definition of 'ready for review.' Doing so will help them produce high-quality output.