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How do you approach code reviews — both giving and receiving feedback?
Posted 18/04/2026
by Mehedy Hasan Ador
Question Details
Code review culture is a critical behavioral topic. Interviewers want to see that you're collaborative, constructive, and open to improvement.
Suggested Solution
My Code Review Philosophy
Giving Reviews
The Nit → Nits RatioI aim for 80% substantive feedback, 20% nits. If my review is only nits, I'm not adding value.
Framework for Feedback:
Receiving Reviews
When someone suggests a change to my code:1. Don't take it personally — They're reviewing the code, not me
2. Ask for clarification if I don't understand the suggestion
3. Push back with data if I disagree — "I chose X because of Y benchmark"
4. Thank them for catching issues I missed