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ESTHER SCHINDLER

Esther Schindler has been writing about software development tools and trends since the mid-90s, and about the effect of technology on our lives for far longer. She has optimized compilers, written end-user applications, designed QA processes, taught corporate training classes about operating system internals, and owned a computer retail and consulting business on an island off the coast of Maine. At CIO, she's responsible for software development topics (duh), open source, operating systems, software-related infrastructure, and anything else that tickles her fancy. (She does have a very ticklish fancy.) Esther is also the BlogMom for the Advice & Opinion section of CIO.com, and scribbles in both the Developer Wisdom blog and her You're the Boss blog.

Esther lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a husband (who's even geekier than she is), two cats, and a well-known tropism for anything chocolate. You can reach her at eschindler@cio.com, especially if you mention chocolate.

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How to Lead a Code Review

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Making Code Review Software Tools Help, Not Hinder

Software automation tools can be a boon for developers who are preparing for a code review, and they can take away a lot of the bookkeeping drudgework. But don't expect software tools to replace human evaluation skills.

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How NOT to Run a Code Review

Code reviews can help software developers improve their software, but the process can go wrong. Oh, SO wrong. Here's where you'll find the biggest problems and mistakes... and office politics is just the beginning.

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Doing Spot-On Code Reviews with Remote Teams

When the entire team can't be in the same room--due to telecommuting, outsourcing, or the distributed nature of open source development--a code review has special challenges. Here's a few tips to deal with them.

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5 Reasons for Software Developers to Do Code Reviews (Even If You Think They're a Waste of Time)

The benefits of doing code reviews are far more than improved code quality. If someone on your team is reluctant to take the time to conduct a code review, print out this article and whack him over the head with it.

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Running an Effective Code Review

You want the software development team to create the best quality code possible, which means your team should collaborate on improving the software. Code reviews can be a frustrating waste of time, but they can be a worthwhile experience that contributes to team-building, improves the software, and oh yeah... is also fun. We provide the ultimate guide to code reviews: an exhaustive how-to covering who should participate, what to look for and the appropriate use of automation tools.

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There's always a moment when you realize that all is lost, that there is absolutely no way THIS project can be a success. Here's a few signs that should suggest your project is headed for failure.

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