5 Reasons Slow Code Reviews Are Impacting Developer Productivity

Slow code reviews can significantly impact developer productivity due to various reasons such as too many reviewers, overly strict guidelines, large code changes, excessive back-and-forth iterations, and delays in feedback implementation. Addressing these issues requires a focus on the social aspects of code reviews, including incentives, review styles, and ownership structures. Key areas for improvement include simplifying code complexity, reducing iteration time, and implementing service level objectives (SLOs) for both reviewers and authors. Automation tools can also help speed up feedback and improve overall code review efficiency.