Code Review Best Practices And Developer Productivity Tools Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The Code Review Best Practices and Developer Productivity Tools Training Course is designed to equip software professionals with the modern skills needed to optimize collaboration, boost software quality, and streamline engineering workflows. With development teams embracing continuous integration and agile delivery models, mastering effective code review and developer tooling is essential for improving code maintainability, reducing technical debt, and fostering high-performance development environments.
In this hands-on course, participants will dive into proven code review strategies, explore powerful tools that increase developer efficiency, and learn how to implement workflows that support cleaner codebases, better collaboration, and scalable team practices. From version control integration to static analysis and IDE optimization, this program empowers developers, team leads, and engineering managers to enforce standards without slowing velocity.
Target Audience
- Software Developers and Engineers
- Technical Team Leads and Engineering Managers
- DevOps and Automation Engineers
- Quality Assurance and Test Engineers
- Agile Scrum Masters and Project Leads
- Code Auditors and Software Architects
- Junior Developers seeking mentorship alignment
Course Objectives
- Understand the role and value of code reviews in software development
- Identify common pitfalls and anti-patterns in code reviews
- Apply effective review checklists for various languages and frameworks
- Leverage Git-based tools like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket for reviewing code
- Automate reviews using static code analysis and linters
- Configure IDEs and extensions for optimal productivity
- Integrate peer reviews into CI/CD pipelines
- Define clear standards for readability, performance, and security
- Build a team culture that encourages constructive feedback
- Track and improve developer productivity with the right tools
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Foundations of Code Review
- Code review goals and success metrics
- Evolution of collaborative development
- Benefits and challenges of code review
- Review types: formal, pair, asynchronous
- Importance in agile and DevOps workflows
Module 2: Anatomy of an Effective Review
- Structuring your review process
- Code readability, maintainability, and performance
- Identifying logical and functional bugs
- Reducing subjective and biased feedback
- Review etiquette and respectful critique
Module 3: Code Review Tools and Platforms
- GitHub Pull Requests and Code Owners
- GitLab Merge Requests and pipelines
- Bitbucket workflows and approvals
- Gerrit and Phabricator overview
- Integration with Slack, Jira, and Trello
Module 4: Creating Review Checklists
- Building reusable checklist templates
- Language-specific best practices (JavaScript, Python, etc.)
- Security, performance, and test coverage items
- Customizing checklists per project phase
- Enforcing checklist adherence in CI
Module 5: Static Analysis and Linters
- Introduction to automated code scanning
- Setting up ESLint, Pylint, SonarQube, and Flake8
- Defining coding rules and thresholds
- Generating actionable reports
- Integrating linters into Git hooks and pipelines
Module 6: IDE and Extension Productivity
- Optimizing VSCode, IntelliJ, PyCharm, and others
- Productivity extensions and integrations
- Shortcuts, snippets, and templating
- Refactoring tools and code navigation
- Configuring shared IDE settings in teams
Module 7: CI/CD Integration for Code Review
- Pre-merge checks and test validations
- Automating test coverage thresholds
- Continuous feedback on pull requests
- Custom scripts for merge gating
- Building review dashboards
Module 8: Reviewing for Security and Compliance
- Secure coding principles to review
- Common vulnerabilities to catch early
- Regulatory compliance (OWASP, GDPR, HIPAA)
- Tools for dependency scanning
- Audit trail and logging of reviews
Module 9: Mentorship and Review Culture
- Coaching through reviews
- Encouraging junior dev participation
- Avoiding gatekeeping and bottlenecks
- Async review etiquette
- Encouraging peer learning via feedback
Module 10: Metrics and Developer Productivity
- Tracking review velocity and throughput
- Measuring time-to-approve and review depth
- Avoiding over-measurement pitfalls
- Balancing speed with quality
- Developer wellness and focus tools
Module 11: Scaling Review Practices in Teams
- Code review roles and responsibilities
- Review rotation schedules
- Review SLAs and prioritization
- Team agreements and escalation
- Enabling self-service merge workflows
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $5500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $4500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $4500 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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