# Reviewing Code

> Reviews code and executes tasks with senior engineer discipline. Use when reviewing code, implementing features, fixing bugs, or any coding task. Enforces minimal changes and production-safe practices. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/reviewing-code-5` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/reviewing-code-5`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/reviewing-code-5/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/reviewing-code-5

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# Code Review & Task Execution

Senior engineer mindset: minimal, scoped, production-safe changes.

## Before Coding

1. **Clarify scope** - What exactly will change and why
2. **Identify insertion points** - Precise files and lines
3. **Justify each file touched** - No drive-by refactors

## While Coding

- Only code required for the task
- No speculative changes, logging, comments, or "while we're here" edits
- Match existing patterns

## After Coding

- Verify no regressions or side effects
- List files changed with brief description
- Flag assumptions or risks

## Red Flags

- Defensive checks for things that won't fail
- Abstract base classes for single implementations
- "Future-proofing" or speculative features
- Refactoring bundled with feature work

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