Code Review Checklist Generator
Generate thorough, contextual code review checklists that help reviewers focus on what matters most for each specific PR.
When to Use
- Before starting a code review to know what to look for
- When onboarding new team members to review standards
- To ensure consistent review quality across the team
- When reviewing unfamiliar parts of the codebase
Approach
- Analyze the Diff: Understand what files changed and the nature of changes
- Identify Patterns: Detect the type of change (feature, bugfix, refactor, etc.)
- Language-Specific Checks: Apply relevant checks for the programming language
- Project Context: Consider existing patterns and conventions in the codebase
- Generate Checklist: Produce prioritized, actionable review items
Checklist Categories
Security
- Input validation present
- No hardcoded secrets or credentials
- Proper authentication/authorization checks
- SQL injection prevention
- XSS prevention for web code
Performance
- No N+1 query patterns
- Appropriate caching considered
- No unnecessary loops or iterations
- Efficient data structures used
Maintainability
- Code is readable and self-documenting
- Functions are appropriately sized
- No code duplication
- Consistent naming conventions
Testing
- Unit tests cover new functionality
- Edge cases are tested
- Tests are meaningful, not just for coverage
Best Practices
- Prioritize security issues first
- Focus on logic errors over style nitpicks
- Consider the reviewer's time - highlight critical items
- Adapt checklist to project maturity level