Example: Stellar Context Section

In this video segment, we highlight a real-world example of a high-quality code review that demonstrates how providing strong context can dramatically improve the review process. This example reinforces the idea that well-documented pull requests reduce friction and foster better collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

• We showcase an exemplary pull request: Submitted by a community member to the Tech Career Growth app, this PR included everything a reviewer needs—clear references, detailed explanations, and strong rationale.
• We value clear linkage to issue tracking: By referencing the related GitHub issue, the diff immediately communicates why it exists and what it’s solving—eliminating ambiguity.
• We appreciate front-loaded context: The PR offered an in-depth explanation of the author’s approach and alternatives considered, allowing us to understand the logic behind each code decision before even reading the code.
• We reduce review overhead with context: This kind of thoughtful diff saves time, prevents unnecessary back-and-forth, and lets reviewers dive straight into meaningful feedback.
• We encourage others to learn from good examples: We’re sharing this PR and slide deck so our community can use it as a model for writing better pull requests and improving team productivity.

Here's why this pull request is great:

• Has the relevant context behind why this PR exists and what it does
• Goes through the considered approaches to the problem and why the current one was chosen
• Links relevant resources that helped write the code

You can find the pull request that is shared in the video here: https://github.com/Gear61/tcg-android-archive-and-feedback/pull/19