# Code Reviewer Best Practices

> Sub-skill of code-reviewer: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/code-reviewer-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/code-reviewer-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/code-reviewer-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/code-reviewer-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


### Do


1. Review in small batches (200-400 lines ideal)
2. Focus on logic, not style (use linters)
3. Ask questions rather than demand changes
4. Acknowledge good code
5. Provide specific, actionable feedback
6. Test the changes locally when possible

### Don't


1. Nitpick style issues
2. Rewrite author's code in comments
3. Leave vague feedback ("this is wrong")
4. Review when fatigued
5. Approve without understanding
6. Block for preferences, not issues