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What does "reviewer" mean in programming?
reviewer is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A developer who reads and evaluates a pull request. Reviewers check for bugs, performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and code quality. Being a good reviewer is as important as writing good code.
Example
"Assign a reviewer who is familiar with the authentication module."
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