Code Review Gone Wrong

Short summary

An engineer shares a turning point: moving from harsh code reviews to constructive feedback. Key techniques: sandwich method (positive-constructive-positive), critiquing behavior not the person, and regular follow-up. Psychological safety and ongoing dialogue drive team morale and outcomes.

• •Harsh feedback without context created defensiveness and team friction
• •Sandwich method plus behavior-focused critique builds psychological safety
• •Treating feedback as ongoing dialogue, not one-time events, strengthens collaboration

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