Chapter 5: Code Review - Because You Clearly Need a Hand

A Guide for the Utterly Confused

So, you've made it to Chapter 5 of Debugging for Dummies. Congratulations! You've managed to survive the basics of debugging. Now it's time to move on to more complex topics, like actually understanding what your code does. Or, you know, just pretend you do and move on to the next chapter.

Code Review: The Art of Noticing Your Own Mistakes

When you're coding, it's easy to get caught up in the flow of creating something new and exciting. But, let's face it, we've all been there: staring at a line of code, wondering why it just won't work. That's where code review comes in – the art of looking at your own code and saying, "You know what? This is a terrible idea. I'm just going to go with something else."

Here's how to do it:

• Take a deep breath and step away from the computer.
• Grab a red pen and a highlighter.
• Read your code out loud. Yes, you heard that right. Read it out loud.
• Highlight any lines that look suspicious.
• Go back to the start and try again.

And that's it! With these simple steps, you'll be well on your way to becoming a code review master. Or, at the very least, you'll have a good excuse to take a break and grab a snack.

For further reading on the art of code review, check out:

• Chapter 7: Code Refactoring - Because Your Code Is Like That One Relative Who Just Won't Leave
• Chapter 9: Debugging Tools - Because You Clearly Need Some Help