Workflow Templates: Peer Review Onboarding Checklist

Familiarize the new team member with the peer review policy of the organization.

Explain the importance and objectives of peer reviewing in maintaining code quality and knowledge sharing.

Provide access to documentation and resources related to peer review best practices and tools.

Ensure the new team member has installed and configured all necessary peer review tools and extensions.

Provide a walkthrough of the code repository management system and the process of submitting pull requests or merge requests.

Set up access permissions for the relevant code repositories and assign a mentor for the initial review phase.

Assign the new developer to review simple bug fixes or minor code changes to start understanding the codebase.

Encourage the new member to ask questions and provide feedback on the code they are reviewing to foster learning and communication.

Schedule pair programming sessions with a senior developer to expedite the onboarding process and provide real-time guidance.

Conduct mock review sessions to give practical experience on how to provide constructive feedback.

Review the new member's feedback with them to ensure it aligns with the team's standards and is helpful for code improvement.

Gradually increase the complexity of the code to be reviewed as the new member becomes more comfortable with the process.

Regularly check in with the new team member to discuss any challenges encountered during peer reviews.

Encourage the new member to reflect on their peer review experiences and suggest improvements to the process.

Provide recognition for effective peer reviewing and encourage the sharing of best practices among team members.

Peer Review Onboarding Checklist