Manual Review Processes
Manual review processes are structured, human-driven procedures for evaluating code, designs, or other work products to ensure quality, compliance, and correctness before deployment or integration. They involve systematic examination by peers or experts to identify issues, share knowledge, and maintain standards, often complementing automated tools. Common examples include code reviews, design reviews, and security audits.
Developers should learn and use manual review processes to catch subtle bugs, improve code readability, and foster team collaboration, especially in critical systems where automated testing might miss edge cases or business logic errors. They are essential in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) for compliance, and in agile teams to reduce technical debt and onboard new members effectively.