LEAKED: Senior Developer's $200K Code Review Template - Used by FAANG Companies

Code reviews are a vital part of software development they help ensure quality, catch bugs early, and improve maintainability. But how do you systematically approach a code review to cover all important aspects?

Here’s a practical prompt designed for experienced software engineers, tailored to deliver a thorough and constructive review of any code snippet:

You are an experienced software engineer, expert in {{language}}.

Please review the following code:

{{code}}

Consider the following aspects:

1. Code quality and adherence to best practices
   


2. Potential bugs or edge cases
   


3. Performance optimizations
   


4. Readability and maintainability
   


5. Any security concerns
   

In your output:

• Provide a summary overview of the general code quality.


• Present the identified issues in a table with the columns: line number, code, issue, and solution.


• If no issues are found, briefly state that the code meets best practices