BMAD-METHOD/docs/how-to/workflows/run-code-review.md

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title: "How to Run Code Review"
description: How to run code review for quality assurance
---
Use the `code-review` workflow to perform a thorough quality review of implemented code.
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## When to Use This
- After dev-story completes implementation
- Before marking a story as DONE
- Every story goes through code review - no exceptions
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## Prerequisites
- BMad Method installed
- DEV agent available
- Story implementation complete
- Tests written and passing
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## Steps
### 1. Load the DEV Agent
Start a fresh chat (or continue from dev-story) and load the DEV agent.
### 2. Run the Workflow
```
*code-review
```
### 3. Provide Context
Point the agent to:
- The story file
- Files changed during implementation
- Test files
### 4. Review Findings
The agent performs a senior developer code review and reports findings.
### 5. Address Issues
If issues are found:
1. Fix issues using dev-story
2. Re-run tests
3. Run code-review again
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## What Gets Reviewed
The code review checks:
### Code Quality
- Clean, readable code
- Appropriate abstractions
- No code smells
- Proper error handling
### Architecture Alignment
- Follows ADRs and architecture decisions
- Consistent with existing patterns
- Proper separation of concerns
### Testing
- Adequate test coverage
- Tests are meaningful (not just for coverage)
- Edge cases handled
- Tests follow project patterns
### Security
- No hardcoded secrets
- Input validation
- Authentication/authorization proper
- No common vulnerabilities
### Performance
- No obvious performance issues
- Appropriate data structures
- Efficient queries
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## Review Outcomes
### ✅ Approved
- Code meets quality standards
- Tests pass
- **Action:** Mark story as DONE in sprint-status.yaml
### 🔧 Changes Requested
- Issues identified that need fixing
- **Action:** Fix issues in dev-story, then re-run code-review
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## Quality Gates
Every story goes through code-review before being marked done. This ensures:
- Consistent code quality
- Architecture adherence
- Test coverage
- Security review
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## Tips
- Don't skip code review for "simple" changes
- Address all findings, not just critical ones
- Use findings as learning opportunities
- Re-run review after fixes
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## After Code Review
1. **If approved:** Update sprint-status.yaml to mark story DONE
2. **If changes requested:** Fix issues and re-run review
3. **Move to next story:** Run create-story for the next item
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## Related
- [Implement Story](/how-to/workflows/implement-story/) - Before code review
- [Create Story](/how-to/workflows/create-story/) - Move to next story
- [Run Sprint Planning](/how-to/workflows/run-sprint-planning/) - Sprint organization