Code Review in React 19

Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality, consistency, and knowledge sharing in React 19 projects. Follow these best practices and workflows:

Workflow

  • All changes must go through pull requests (PRs).
  • Assign at least one reviewer with relevant expertise.
  • Use automated checks (linting, formatting, tests) before review.
  • Reviewers should provide constructive feedback and request changes if needed.
  • Merge only after all checks pass and approvals are given.

Review Checklist

  • Code follows React 19 style guide and project conventions.
  • Uses function components and hooks where appropriate.
  • No unused variables, imports, or dead code.
  • Components are modular, reusable, and have clear props/events.
  • State management (Context, Redux, Zustand) is used correctly.
  • All new code is covered by unit and/or integration tests.
  • Accessibility standards are met (labels, ARIA, keyboard navigation).
  • Error handling is present for async operations and user input.
  • Documentation and comments are clear and up to date.

Automated Tools

  • ESLint with React plugin for linting.
  • Prettier for code formatting.
  • Jest/Vitest for running tests.
  • GitHub Actions or GitLab CI for CI/CD pipelines.

Example: PR Review Comments

- Please refactor this component to use hooks.
- Add unit tests for the new custom hook.
- Ensure the modal is accessible via keyboard navigation.
- Remove unused imports from App.js.

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