Code Reviews For Secure, Clean, And Scalable Code

Enhancing Code Quality: Effective Reviews, Tools, and Collaborative Practices for Secure, Clean, and Scalable Software

What you'll learn

Understanding the importance of code reviews for ensuring secure, clean, and scalable code

How to conduct effective and efficient code reviews

Different types of code reviews and their respective goals and benefits

Roles and responsibilities of code reviewers and authors in the review process

Strategies and techniques for developing a constructive reviewer mindset

Utilizing code review tools and automation for comprehensive code analysis

Integrating automated tools into the development workflow for enhanced efficiency

Checkstyle Tool

Best practices for writing secure and scalable code

Establishing review guidelines and expectations for fair and objective evaluations

Providing constructive feedback and techniques for delivering criticism positively

Effective communication strategies during code reviews to promote collaboration

Overview of coding standards and adherence to best practices for different programming languages

Creating a positive code review culture to encourage teamwork and mutual learning

Building trust among team members through collaborative code reviews

Setting and enforcing coding standards to maintain code quality and consistency

Creating a code standards checklist to ensure adherence to best practices

Understanding scalability principles and applying best practices for scalable code development

Identifying common scalability challenges and addressing them effectively

Importance of security in software development and its integration into code reviews

Recognizing common security vulnerabilities and best practices for mitigation

Analyzing code for scalability issues and implementing improvements

Providing additional resources for ongoing learning and development in code review practices

Reviewing key concepts covered in the course and answering common questions in a Q&A session

Understanding development metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to code quality

Participating in coding exercises to reinforce learning and practical application of concepts

Requirements

Basic understanding of programming concepts

Proficiency in at least one programming language

Basic Familiarity with software development processes and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Prior experience in software development or related fields is recommended

Willingness to learn and actively engage in simulated code review exercises and collaborative activities

Description

Start a journey into the world of code reviews, where you'll learn why it's important to ensure your code is secure, clean, and scalable. This course will teach you how to conduct effective reviews that improve code quality and team collaboration. Explore different types of code reviews and understand the roles of reviewers and authors in the process.Learn the basic principles and goals of code reviews, and discover strategies to develop a strong reviewer mindset. Through interactive exercises and simulations, you'll practice evaluating code efficiently, giving helpful feedback, and communicating effectively during review sessions. Explore industry tools and automation that make code analysis easier and integrate smoothly into your development process.Master the art of conducting fair, objective, and constructive code reviews by setting clear guidelines and expectations. Learn techniques for giving feedback that encourages improvement and fosters a supportive team environment. Gain insights into coding standards and best practices across various programming languages to ensure consistent code quality.Discover how to create a positive code review culture that promotes trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement among team members. Engage in team-based review simulations to enhance collaborative skills and use coding exercises to identify scalability and security concerns. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to lead effective code reviews and enhance software development within your organization. Join us to create secure, clean, and scalable code that drives innovation and excellence.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Communication plan

Section 2: Code Review Fundamentals

Lecture 2 Introduction to Code Reviews

Lecture 3 Basics of Code Review Process

Section 3: Tools, Automation, and Industry Best Practices

Lecture 4 Tools for Code Review and Code Analysis

Lecture 5 Important Note before the Next Lesson

Lecture 6 Overview of Pull Requests and Code Review Interface in GitHub

Lecture 7 Important to read before the next lesson

Lecture 8 Part 1 - Checkstyle: Adhering Coding Standards

Lecture 9 Part 2 - Checkstyle: Adhering Coding Standards

Section 4: Advanced Code Review Strategies

Lecture 10 Code Review Guidelines & Contribution Policy

Lecture 11 Coding Standards, Code Quality & Consistency

Lecture 12 Provide Feedback like a Pro

Lecture 13 Security Considerations During Code Review

Lecture 14 Scalability Principles in Code

Section 5: PRACTICE: Coding exercises to practice Code Review & Refactoring Skills

Lecture 15 Why this section is important for this course?

Section 6: Development Metrics & KPIs to Verify During the Code Review and Merge Requests

Lecture 16 Why this section is important for this course?

Lecture 17 Metric, KPI & OKR

Lecture 18 RAG Status to Present KPI

Lecture 19 Introduction to Engineering Excellence Metrics & KPIs

Lecture 20 Development Metrics & KPIs: Tech Debt Ratio & Index, Cyclomatic Complexity

Lecture 21 Development Metrics & KPIs: Unit Test Related Metrics - Part 1

Lecture 22 Development Metrics & KPIs: Unit Test Related Metrics - Part 2

Lecture 23 Development Metrics & KPIs: Duplicate Code & Commented Code Index

Lecture 24 Development Metrics & KPIs: Code Review Feedback Loop Time & Code Reviews

Lecture 25 Development Metrics & KPIs: Rules Compliance Index (RCI) & Violations

Lecture 26 Development Metrics & KPIs: Integration Test Coverage & End-to-End Test Coverage

Section 7: Bonus section

Lecture 27 Bonus lesson

Software developers and programmers seeking to enhance their skills in code quality and collaboration through effective code reviews,Team leads, project managers, and software architects responsible for implementing best practices in code review processes,Quality assurance professionals interested in understanding code review strategies for improving software quality,Students and recent graduates looking to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in conducting code reviews,Anyone involved in software development who wants to learn about secure, clean, and scalable coding practices