GlyphMar 4
I've seen a lot of people talking about the practice of code review in a way that I consider unrealistic lately. So here are my thoughts on what code review is—and isn't—for: https://blog.glyph.im/2026/03/what-is-code-review-for.html
What Is Code Review For?

Code review is not for catching bugs.

Show threadChristopher NeugebauerMar 4
@glyph have you read the naur paper I've recently been ranting about yet?
Show threadGlyphMar 4
@chrisjrn I don’t think so?
Show threadGlyphMar 4
@chrisjrn oh wait, “programming as theory building”. yes, I have muddled through a bit of it
Show threadRaymond Neilson has moved to cosocial.ca
@glyph @chrisjrn ooh I've been banging that drum for ages, great paper, one of my personal lodestones
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