Code Review Checklist for Development Teams — Refront
Improve code quality with a standardised review checklist. Covers functionality, security, performance, readability, and testing — with AI-assisted suggestions.
About This Template
Consistent code reviews catch bugs early, share knowledge, and maintain code quality. This checklist ensures reviewers cover all critical areas — functionality, security, performance, readability, and test coverage — so nothing slips through to production.
Variations
Standard Code Review
Comprehensive checklist covering code correctness, edge cases, naming conventions, error handling, test coverage, and documentation.
Best for: Development teams that want a consistent review process across all pull requests.Security-Focused Review
Security-oriented checklist covering input validation, authentication checks, SQL injection prevention, XSS protection, and dependency vulnerabilities.
Best for: Teams working on applications that handle sensitive data or financial transactions.Performance Review
Performance-focused checklist covering database query efficiency, caching opportunities, bundle size impact, and memory management.
Best for: Teams optimising high-traffic applications or working with performance-sensitive features.How to Use
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When a team member creates a pull request, attach the appropriate code review checklist in Refront.
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The reviewer works through each checklist item, marking it as passed, flagged, or not applicable.
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Use Refront's AI to scan the code for common issues and auto-flag potential problems.
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Leave inline comments on specific code sections directly from the review interface.
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Once all critical items pass, approve the PR and merge with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Refront automate parts of the code review?
Yes. Refront's AI agent can scan pull requests for common issues like security vulnerabilities, performance anti-patterns, and missing tests — giving reviewers a head start.
Does the checklist integrate with GitHub?
Refront syncs with GitHub pull requests. Checklist items and review comments appear alongside your PR, and approval status is reflected in both systems.
Can I customise the checklist per project?
Each project can have its own code review checklist template. Save custom checklists that reflect your team's coding standards and tech stack.
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