This article was originally a guest post for FogBugz.

As developers, we all know that code reviews are a good thing in theory. They should help us:

• Find bugs and security issues early
• Improve the readability of our code
• Provide a safety net to ensure all tasks are fully completed

The reality is that code reviews can frequently be an uncomfortable experience for everyone involved, leading to reviews that are combative, ineffective, or even worse, simply not happening.

Here is a quick guide to help you to create an effective code review process.