Code Review Checklist

This comprehensive Code Review Checklist is designed to ensure high-quality software development by addressing potential issues early in the development process. It covers everything from coding standards to security concerns, making it an essential tool for developers and teams aiming for excellence in their projects.

Ensure code follows the project's coding standards and conventionsCheck for consistent naming conventions for variables, functions, and classesVerify that the code is properly formatted and indentedEnsure comments are clear, concise, and useful

Check for code complexity and reduce it where possibleEnsure methods/functions are focused on a single taskLook for reusable code and opportunities to abstractVerify error handling is properly implementedEnsure that the code does not contain any debug or console log statements

Check for SQL injection vulnerabilitiesEnsure user input is validated and sanitizedVerify that sensitive data is securely handled and storedLook for potential cross-site scripting (XSS) issuesEnsure proper authentication and authorization checks are in place

Identify any potential memory leaksCheck for unnecessary database queries or expensive operationsEnsure that caching mechanisms are properly usedLook for opportunities to optimize loops and algorithms

Verify that unit tests cover new changes or featuresEnsure tests are meaningful and cover edge casesCheck for the presence of integration and end-to-end tests where applicableEnsure that tests are passing and reliable

Ensure that new features or changes are properly documentedCheck that API documentation is updated and accurateVerify that the README file is up-to-date with setup, build, and run instructions

Ensure that the pull request is linked to the corresponding ticket/issueCheck that the code changes are within the scope of the ticket/issueVerify that the branch is up to date with the main development branch

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