Manual Review
Manual review is a process where human experts systematically examine code, documents, or systems to identify issues, ensure quality, and verify compliance with standards. It involves activities like code reviews, peer reviews, and manual testing, often conducted through meetings, checklists, or collaborative tools. This methodology is crucial for catching errors, improving code readability, and fostering knowledge sharing within development teams.
Developers should use manual review in scenarios where automated tools fall short, such as evaluating complex logic, assessing architectural decisions, or ensuring adherence to business requirements and coding standards. It is particularly valuable in high-stakes environments like safety-critical systems, legacy code maintenance, and during onboarding to spread domain knowledge and best practices across the team.