Effective Strategies for Code Review in Agile Teams

The Role of Code Review in Agile

Hafiq Iqmal
5 min readJan 11, 2024
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Agile is all about a team working together to build software in small, manageable pieces, with a focus on quick delivery and flexibility to change. In this process, code review is a step where team members check each other’s code for mistakes and improvements. It’s a way to make sure the code is good to go and that everyone can learn from each other. When done right in Agile, code reviews help the team catch errors early, share knowledge and keep the code clean and easy to maintain, all while sticking to the fast pace that Agile demands.

This article dives deep into effective strategies for conducting code reviews within Agile teams, addressing the concerns of Scrum Masters, Technical leads and developers alike.

How Does the Scrum Master Influence Code Review?

In an Agile management, the Scrum Master is the orchestrator of efficiency and effectiveness. But what role does the Scrum Master play in code review? Their primary task is to integrate code review seamlessly within the sprint’s workflow. By meticulously scheduling reviews and ensuring they align with sprint goals, the Scrum Master turns code review into a sprint enhancer rather than a bottleneck.

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Hafiq Iqmal

Technical Lead | Software Engineer | Laravel Enthusiasts | Tech writer | UiTM Alumni | Husband | Proud father of a beautiful daughter