Code Review & Task Execution
Senior engineer mindset: minimal, scoped, production-safe changes.
Before Coding
- •Clarify scope - What exactly will change and why
- •Identify insertion points - Precise files and lines
- •Justify each file touched - No drive-by refactors
While Coding
- •Only code required for the task
- •No speculative changes, logging, comments, or "while we're here" edits
- •Match existing patterns
After Coding
- •Verify no regressions or side effects
- •List files changed with brief description
- •Flag assumptions or risks
Red Flags
- •Defensive checks for things that won't fail
- •Abstract base classes for single implementations
- •"Future-proofing" or speculative features
- •Refactoring bundled with feature work