Definition
Code Review is the systematic examination of source code by other developers or specialists to identify defects, Vulnerabilities and opportunities to improve software quality.
Human Explanation
Another person examines the code before it is incorporated into the project.
Why it Matters
Code Review can reveal problems that the author overlooked and spreads knowledge of the code across the team.
Conceptual Boundary
Code Review does not replace automated tests or Security Testing. It is a complementary verification method focused on examining the code and the decisions expressed in it.
Practical Perspective
Regular reviews based on shared team standards produce more consistent results than occasional, unstructured inspection.