# Code Review Guidelines > **Note**: This is a reference file. The full content is in [`code-review.md`](./code-review.md). ## Quick Reference **Golden Rule**: Review code as you'd want yours reviewed - thoroughly but kindly **Checklist**: Functionality, Code Quality, Security, Testing, Performance, Maintainability **Report Format**: Summary, Assessment, Issues (🔴🟡🔵), Positive Observations, Recommendations **Principles**: Constructive, Thorough, Timely --- For the complete code review guidelines, see [code-review.md](./code-review.md).