Maybe We Shouldn't Be Reviewing All This Code

Maybe We Shouldn't Be Reviewing All This Code

An article on Hacker News debates the value of extensive code reviews, arguing that reviewing every line can be inefficient and burdensome. It highlights concerns about reviewer fatigue, delayed development cycles, and diminishing returns, and proposes focusing reviews on critical sections or high‑risk changes. The piece encourages teams to balance quality assurance with practical workflow considerations.