What is "code review"

n. 1 (context software engineering English) (''uncountable'') The practice of identifying and verifying the choice of algorithms, coding styles and compliance with the software design. 2 (context software engineering English) (''countable'') The act of performing code review on a particular piece of code. vb. (context transitive software engineering English) To perform code review on.

Code review is systematic examination (sometimes referred to as peer review) of computer source code. It is intended to find mistakes overlooked in the initial development phase, improving the overall quality of software. Reviews are done in various forms such as pair programming, informal walkthroughs, and formal inspections.