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Automating Code Review Processes
Code reviews are essential for quality but often become bottlenecks. Manual status updates, unclear ownership, and forgotten PRs slow delivery. GitScrum automates the tedious parts of code review tracking so your team can focus on the actual review.
Code Review Bottlenecks
| Problem | Cause | Automated Solution |
|---|---|---|
| PRs waiting for days | No visibility | Review queue dashboard |
| Manual status updates | Developer overhead | Git integration automation |
| Unclear who reviews | No assignment | Auto-assign rules |
| Forgotten PRs | No reminders | Automated notifications |
| Context lost | Disconnect from tasks | Linked PRs and tasks |
Git Integration Setup
Connecting Repositories
GIT INTEGRATION CONFIGURATION
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Repository: github.com/company/product
Connected: ✓
Automation Rules:
├── Branch contains task ID → Link to task
├── PR opened → Task moves to "In Review"
├── PR approved → Task labeled "approved"
├── PR merged → Task moves to "Done"
└── PR closed without merge → Task back to "In Progress"
Task ID Format: #123 or TASK-123
Status Automation
AUTOMATIC STATUS FLOW
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Developer creates branch: feature/TASK-123-user-auth
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Task #123 → "In Progress" (automatic)
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Developer opens PR mentioning #123
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Task #123 → "In Review" (automatic)
PR linked to task (automatic)
Reviewer assigned (if rules configured)
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Reviewer approves PR
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Task #123 labeled "approved" (automatic)
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PR merged to main
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Task #123 → "Done" (automatic)
Review Assignment
Auto-Assignment Rules
REVIEWER ASSIGNMENT RULES
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RULE 1: Round Robin
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Reviewers: [Alex, Sam, Jordan]
Method: Rotate through list
Skip if: Reviewer is PR author
RULE 2: Code Ownership
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Path: /src/auth/*
Reviewer: @security-team
Path: /src/frontend/*
Reviewer: @frontend-lead
RULE 3: Load Balanced
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Assign to reviewer with fewest open reviews
Max reviews per person: 3
Review Queue Dashboard
Visibility for Teams
CODE REVIEW DASHBOARD
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WAITING FOR REVIEW (3)
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PR #456 | User auth flow | @alex | 4 hours | ⚠️
PR #457 | Dashboard widgets | @sam | 2 hours | ✓
PR #458 | API endpoint | @casey | 30 min | ✓
REVIEW IN PROGRESS (2)
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PR #454 | Mobile nav | @jordan reviewing | 1 hour
PR #455 | Payment flow | @alex reviewing | 3 hours
READY TO MERGE (1)
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PR #453 | Email templates | 2 approvals | @sam to merge
METRICS
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Avg time to first review: 3.2 hours
Avg time to merge: 8.1 hours
PRs reviewed today: 7
Notifications
Automated Alerts
NOTIFICATION RULES
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NEW PR READY FOR REVIEW:
├── Notify: Assigned reviewer
├── Channel: Slack DM + GitScrum notification
├── Timing: Immediately
REVIEW WAITING > 4 HOURS:
├── Notify: Assigned reviewer + Team lead
├── Channel: Slack channel
├── Message: "PR #456 waiting for review for 4h"
CHANGES REQUESTED:
├── Notify: PR author
├── Channel: Slack DM
├── Timing: Immediately
PR APPROVED:
├── Notify: PR author
├── Channel: GitScrum notification
├── Message: "PR #456 approved, ready to merge"
Review Checklists
Automated Checklist
PR CHECKLIST (Auto-added to PRs)
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## Before Review
- [ ] Tests pass
- [ ] Linting passes
- [ ] Linked to task (#TASK-ID)
- [ ] Description explains changes
- [ ] Screenshots for UI changes
## Reviewer Checklist
- [ ] Code is readable
- [ ] No security issues
- [ ] Tests cover changes
- [ ] No performance concerns
- [ ] Documentation updated if needed
## Before Merge
- [ ] All checks pass
- [ ] Required approvals received
- [ ] Conflicts resolved
Metrics and Improvement
Tracking Review Health
REVIEW METRICS (Weekly)
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Time to First Review:
├── Target: < 4 hours
├── This week: 3.2 hours ✓
└── Trend: Improving ↓
Time to Merge:
├── Target: < 24 hours
├── This week: 8.1 hours ✓
└── Trend: Stable →
Review Cycles:
├── Target: < 2 rounds
├── This week: 1.4 rounds ✓
└── Trend: Stable →
PRs per Reviewer:
├── Alex: 12
├── Sam: 8
├── Jordan: 11
└── Casey: 9
Best Practices
For Efficient Reviews
- Small PRs — Easier to review, faster turnaround
- Clear descriptions — Reviewers understand context quickly
- Automated checks first — Linting, tests before human review
- Time expectations — Response within 4 hours during work hours
- Rotate reviewers — Share knowledge, distribute load
Anti-Patterns
AVOID THESE:
✗ Giant PRs with hundreds of changes
✗ No PR description
✗ Manual status updates
✗ No reviewer assignment
✗ Reviews only when convenient
✗ Same person reviews everything