What is reviews in github and how to achieve it ?

[Roshan-Metrix]

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Hi everyone !

I want to know about reviews in github , and how should i get more reviews in my repo .

[arpon-kapuria]

On GitHub, a review usually refers to:

1. Pull Request Reviews – When someone comments on or approves changes you've proposed in a pull request (PR).
2. General Feedback – Comments, issues, or discussions people leave on your codebase or project.
3. Stars, Forks, Watchers – These are soft indicators of interest but not reviews in the strict sense.

Note: If you mean “reviews” as in peer review of your codebase (not PR), you're looking for code feedback from other developers, usually via Issues, Discussions, or Pull Requests.

How to Get More Reviews on Your GitHub Repository ?

1. Contribute to others' projects – Leave good reviews or suggestions on others’ pull requests. They may return the favour.
2. Share your repo in the right communities – Post on:
   • Reddit (r/learnprogramming, r/coding, r/webdev)
   • Twitter/X (with relevant hashtags)
   • Discord or Slack developer communities
   • GitHub Discussions tab
3. Add a CONTRIBUTING.md file – Guide people on how to contribute to your repo. Make it easy for others to open PRs.
4. Make good first issues – Label beginner-friendly issues (e.g., good first issue, help wanted).
5. Engage in GitHub Discussions or Issues – Actively respond to queries and feedback to encourage interaction.
6. Join GitHub events or hackathons – Projects featured in hackathons like Hacktoberfest attract more contributors.
7. Ask for feedback politely – After a contribution or major update, ask others for their thoughts or reviews in README or project posts.

What makes others more likely to review your repo?

1. Clean and readable code
2. Clear README with project goals
3. Active and respectful maintainers
4. A useful or unique project
5. Tags like good first issue to signal low-barrier entry

‼️ Lastly If this somehow helps you to solve your problem, please mark this answer as the solution.

[arpon-kapuria]

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[NiteshBhardwaj171]

Hey there! 👋

Great question! Getting more reviews on GitHub is super important for improving your code and collaborating effectively. Here’s how you can encourage more feedback on your repos:

1. Make Your PRs Reviewer-Friendly**
   Keep PRs small & focused** – Break big changes into smaller chunks.
   Write clear descriptions** – Explain what you changed and why.
   Use templates** (like .github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) to standardize info.

2. Proactively Request Reviews**
   Mention teammates** (@username) in PRs or comments. Example:
   "Hey @dev-team, could you take a look when you get a chance? "
   Set up CODEOWNERS to auto-assign reviewers for certain files.

3. Encourage a Review Culture**
   Review others’ PRs** – People often return the favor!
   Schedule review times** (e.g., "We review PRs every Tuesday/Thursday").
   Respond quickly to feedback** – Show you value reviewers’ time.

4. GitHub Features That Help**
   Require approvals** (in Settings > Branches).
   Use "Draft PRs" for early feedback before final review.
   Add checklists to guide reviewers:

markdown
Review Checklist
[ ] Tests pass
[ ] Docs updated

5. Promote Open-Source Contributions**
   Share your repo in communities (GitHub Discussions, Reddit, Twitter).
   Contribute to others’ projects – Builds goodwill and reciprocity!

Example Workflow:

1. Push changes → Open a PR with a clear title/description .
2. Tag relevant people (@team-backend for API changes).
3. Follow up politely after ~24h if no response.

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