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by Steven E. Newton.
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Code reviews are almost universally recognized as the most effective
way to improve the product. Why are they done so rarely? Short answer:
the participants don't get sufficient immediate, concrete payback
proportional to the cost and effort involved. Sure, the system,
the team benefits, but the individuals involved calculate the
equation as a net negative.
Harnessing the value of code reviews will take developing new practices
that balance the cost to the developer with greater individual benefits.
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