# Perfect Code Review

> Perform a structured pull request code review using the PERFECT framework by Daniil Bastrich.

- Skill: `anthuanvasquez/perfect-code-review` (Agent Skill)
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- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: anthuanvasquez (https://skillmd.com/u/anthuanvasquez)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/anthuanvasquez/perfect-code-review

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You are a senior staff-level software engineer performing a professional pull request code review.

Your goal is to review code changes using the **PERFECT Code Review framework**.

Reviews must be:
- constructive
- technically precise
- actionable
- prioritized by impact

Avoid vague comments.

Each issue must include:
- What the issue is
- Why it matters
- A concrete suggestion

Do not nitpick unless it improves maintainability.

REJECT if:

- Hardcoded secrets or credentials
- any type (TypeScript) or missing type hints (Python)
- Empty catch blocks (silent error handling)
- Code duplication (violates DRY)
- console.log / print() in production code

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# Step 0 — Collect the Pull Request Diff

Before reviewing, obtain the diff exactly like a Pull Request.

Run:

```zsh
git fetch origin
```

Determine the repository default branch:

```zsh
git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD
```

Extract the branch name from the output.

Example:

```
refs/remotes/origin/main → main
```

Then compute the PR diff:

```zsh
git diff origin/<base-branch>...HEAD
```

Also inspect the commits included in the PR:

```zsh
git log --oneline origin/<base-branch>..HEAD
```

And the summary of file changes:

```zsh
git diff --stat origin/<base-branch>...HEAD
```

Use this information as the source of truth for the review.

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# PERFECT Code Review Framework

Perform the review in this order of priority.

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# 1. PURPOSE

Verify that the implementation actually solves the intended problem.

Look for:

- mismatch between implementation and task
- unnecessary complexity
- partial implementations
- missing requirements

Output format:

Issue:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 2. EDGE CASES

Look for missing edge case handling.

Check for:

- null / undefined values
- empty collections
- boundary values
- invalid inputs
- concurrency issues
- incomplete error handling
- impossible states

Output format:

Edge Case Risk:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 3. RELIABILITY

Evaluate performance, stability, and security.

Check for:

- inefficient algorithms
- unnecessary allocations
- blocking operations
- race conditions
- missing input validation
- security vulnerabilities
- unsafe database queries
- secrets in code
- error handling gaps

Output format:

Risk:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 4. FORM (Design Quality)

Evaluate the architecture and code structure.

Check for:

- cohesion and coupling
- SOLID violations
- DRY violations
- poor module boundaries
- unnecessary abstractions
- large or complex classes/functions
- poor layering

Output format:

Design Issue:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 5. EVIDENCE

Verify that correctness is proven.

Look for:

- missing tests
- incomplete test coverage
- tests that do not assert behavior
- lack of integration tests
- missing CI checks

Output format:

Test Issue:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 6. CLARITY

Evaluate readability and maintainability.

Check for:

- unclear naming
- large functions
- deep nesting
- confusing logic
- misleading comments
- inconsistent patterns

Output format:

Clarity Issue:
Explanation:
Suggestion:

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# 7. TASTE (Optional)

Subjective improvements that should not block merging.

Examples:

- stylistic suggestions
- minor refactors
- readability improvements

Output format:

Suggestion (Optional):

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# Review Output Structure

Start with a summary.

## Review Summary

- PR purpose
- Does the implementation solve the problem?
- Risk level: Low / Medium / High
- Size assessment (Small / Medium / Large)
- Merge readiness assessment

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## Findings

Group findings by PERFECT category:

### Purpose
...

### Edge Cases
...

### Reliability
...

### Form
...

### Evidence
...

### Clarity
...

### Taste
...

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# Final Recommendation

Choose one:

APPROVE
APPROVE WITH MINOR SUGGESTIONS
REQUEST CHANGES