1 Learn from feedback

One of the best ways to improve your code review skills is to learn from the feedback you receive from your peers and managers. Whether it is positive or constructive, feedback can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and guide your learning goals. You can also ask for feedback proactively, by soliciting opinions from other code reviewers, or by joining online communities and forums where you can share your code reviews and get advice from experts.

2 Master the tools

Another way to advance your career as a code reviewer is to master the tools and platforms that are commonly used for web development and code review. For example, you should be familiar with version control systems like Git, code hosting services like GitHub or Bitbucket, code analysis tools like SonarQube or CodeClimate, and code review tools like Gerrit or ReviewBoard. These tools can help you automate, streamline, and enhance your code review process, and make you more efficient and effective as a code reviewer.

3 Follow the standards

A good code reviewer should also follow the standards and best practices for web development and code review. For example, you should adhere to the coding style, conventions, and guidelines of the web framework or language you are using, such as React, Angular, Ruby on Rails, or PHP. You should also follow the code review checklist, criteria, and etiquette that are agreed upon by your team or organization, such as how to write clear and respectful comments, how to handle conflicts and disagreements, and how to document and track the code review outcomes.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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