Code Reviews for Secure, Clean, and Scalable Code

Course Overview

• Course Title: Code Reviews for Secure, Clean, and Scalable Code
• Instructor: Andrii Piatakha
• Target Audience:
  • Software developers
  • Code reviewers
  • Team leads
  • Anyone interested in improving code quality and team collaboration
• Prerequisites:
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Basic familiarity with software development processes and version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Prior experience in software development or related fields is recommended
  • Willingness to learn and actively engage in simulated code review exercises and collaborative activities

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Importance of code reviews for secure, clean, and scalable code
  • Conducting effective and efficient code reviews
  • Types of code reviews and their goals
  • Roles and responsibilities in code reviews
  • Reviewer mindset development
  • Code review tools and automation
  • Best practices for secure and scalable code
  • Establishing review guidelines
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Coding standards and best practices
  • Creating a positive code review culture
  • Building trust among team members
  • Setting and enforcing coding standards
  • Scalability principles and best practices
  • Identifying and addressing scalability challenges
  • Integrating security in code reviews
  • Recognizing and mitigating security vulnerabilities
  • Analyzing code for scalability issues
  • Additional resources for ongoing learning
  • Reviewing key concepts and Q&A session
  • Development metrics and KPIs related to code quality
  • Coding exercises for practical application
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Conducting effective code reviews
  • Utilizing code review tools and automation
  • Writing secure and scalable code
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Effective communication during code reviews
  • Establishing and enforcing coding standards
  • Identifying and addressing scalability challenges
  • Recognizing and mitigating security vulnerabilities
  • Creating a positive code review culture

Course Format

• Duration: 10.5 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 5 coding exercises
  • 8 articles
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion