real-time code review

noun phrase

UK /ˌrɪəl ˈtaɪm ˈkəʊd rɪˈvjuː/

US /ˌriːəl ˈtaɪm ˈkoʊd rɪˈvjuː/

Looking at a friend's computer code right away while they are still writing it.

Our team does real-time code review so bugs get fixed before they grow.

SYNONYMS

live code review instant code review synchronous code review continuous code review

RELATED WORDS

pair programming pull request code inspection static analysis merge request

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A collaborative session where developers inspect code together as it is being written.

The mentor joined a real-time code review to help the junior developer.

3. A tool feature that highlights problems in code the moment it is typed.

The editor's real-time code review flagged the missing semicolon instantly.

4. A practice of giving feedback on code changes before they are committed.

Real-time code review caught the security flaw during the sprint.