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Code Review
ASecurityComprehensive code review for commits and pull requests. Covers security, TDD, code quality, and documentation standards.
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name: code-review
description: Comprehensive code review for commits and pull requests. Covers security, TDD, code quality, and documentation standards.
---
# Code Review Skill
Thorough review with emphasis on Security and TDD.
## Review Flow
```
Code Changes -> Security Scan (P1) -> TDD Validation (P2) -> Code Quality -> Verdict
```
## Security Checklist (Critical)
### OWASP Top 10
| Vulnerability | Red Flag |
|--------------|----------|
| Injection | String concatenation in queries |
| Broken Auth | Plain text passwords, weak tokens |
| Sensitive Data Exposure | Secrets in logs |
| XSS | innerHTML, dangerouslySetInnerHTML |
| Broken Access Control | Missing permission checks |
### Security Code Patterns
```typescript
// CRITICAL: SQL Injection
// BAD:
const query = `SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = ${userId}`;
// GOOD:
const query = 'SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = ?';
db.query(query, [userId]);
// CRITICAL: XSS
// BAD:
element.innerHTML = userInput;
// GOOD:
element.textContent = userInput;
// CRITICAL: Command injection
// BAD:
exec(`ls ${userPath}`);
// GOOD:
fs.readdir(userPath);
// CRITICAL: Hardcoded secrets
// BAD:
const apiKey = 'sk-1234567890';
// GOOD:
const apiKey = process.env.API_KEY;
```
### Security Review Questions
- [ ] ALL user input validated/sanitized?
- [ ] Queries parameterized?
- [ ] Secrets in environment variables?
- [ ] Auth checked on protected routes?
- [ ] Error messages safe (no stack traces)?
## TDD Checklist (Priority)
| Question | Expected | Red Flag |
|----------|----------|----------|
| Tests written first? | Yes | Implementation without tests |
| Tests define behavior? | WHAT not HOW | Internal implementation tested |
| Coverage adequate? | Critical paths covered | Only happy path |
| Tests independent? | Run in isolation | Order-dependent |
### Test Quality Patterns
```typescript
// BAD: Testing implementation details
test('calls internal method', () => {
const spy = jest.spyOn(service, '_privateMethod');
service.doThing();
expect(spy).toHaveBeenCalled(); // Testing HOW, not WHAT
});
// GOOD: Testing behavior/outcome
test('returns processed result', () => {
const result = service.doThing();
expect(result).toEqual(expectedOutput); // Testing WHAT
});
// BAD: Unrealistic mock data
const mockUser = { id: 1, name: 'test' };
// GOOD: Realistic test data
const mockUser = {
id: 'usr_abc123',
name: 'Jane Smith',
email: 'jane@example.com',
createdAt: new Date('2024-01-15'),
roles: ['user', 'admin']
};
// BAD: Only happy path
test('creates user', () => {
const user = createUser(validData);
expect(user).toBeDefined();
});
// GOOD: Edge cases covered
test('creates user with valid data', () => { /* ... */ });
test('throws on missing email', () => { /* ... */ });
test('throws on duplicate username', () => { /* ... */ });
test('handles unicode names', () => { /* ... */ });
```
## Code Quality Checklists
### No Shortcuts
| Pattern | Problem |
|---------|---------|
| `catch (e) { }` | Silent exception |
| TODO, FIXME, HACK | Incomplete work |
| Commented-out code | Dead code |
| `any` overuse | Type safety bypassed |
### No Hardcoded Values
| Bad | Good |
|-----|------|
| `if (status === 3)` | `if (status === Status.APPROVED)` |
| `setTimeout(fn, 5000)` | `setTimeout(fn, TIMEOUT_MS)` |
| `'http://localhost:3000'` | `process.env.API_URL` |
### Root Cause Fixes
| Symptom Fix (Bad) | Root Cause Fix (Good) |
|-------------------|----------------------|
| Add null check where crash occurs | Validate data at entry point |
| Retry failed request 3 times | Fix why request fails |
| Catch and ignore error | Handle error appropriately |
| Add delay to avoid race condition | Fix the race condition |
### Documentation (Mandatory)
| Level | Required |
|-------|----------|
| File | @file, @description, @related |
| Class | Purpose, responsibilities |
| Function | @param, @returns, @throws |
```typescript
// BAD: No documentation
export function createUser(data) {
return db.create(data);
}
// GOOD: Full documentation
/**
* Creates a new user account with validation.
*
* @param data - User creation input
* @returns Created user object
* @throws {ValidationError} If email invalid
*
* @related
* - ./UserRepository.ts - Database persistence
* - ../validators/email.ts - Email validation
*/
export async function createUser(data: CreateUserInput): Promise<User>
```
## Red Flags
| Flag | Severity | Action |
|------|----------|--------|
| SQL/Command injection | CRITICAL | Block |
| Hardcoded secrets | CRITICAL | Block |
| XSS vulnerability | CRITICAL | Block |
| No tests for new code | MAJOR | Request tests |
| Tests modified to pass | MAJOR | Investigate |
| Silent exception catch | MAJOR | Require logging |
| Missing file header | MAJOR | Add docs |
## Output Format
```markdown
# Code Review: [Branch/PR]
## Summary
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Files reviewed | X |
| Security issues | X (Y critical) |
| TDD compliance | Y/N |
| Verdict | Ready/Review/Rework |
## Security Issues
### Critical
1. **[Type]** - `file:line`
- Problem: [desc]
- Impact: [potential damage]
- Fix: [solution]
## TDD Issues
1. **[Issue]** - `file:line`
- Fix: [tests to add]
## Code Quality Issues
[issues]
## Verdict
[decision + reasoning]
### Required Before Merge
- [ ] [action item]
```
## Review Workflow
### Step 1: Security Scan First
```bash
# Check for secrets
grep -r "password\|secret\|api_key\|token" --include="*.ts"
# Check for SQL injection
grep -r "SELECT.*\${" --include="*.ts"
# Check for XSS
grep -r "innerHTML\|dangerouslySetInnerHTML" --include="*.tsx"
```
### Step 2: TDD Validation
```bash
# Check test coverage
npm test -- --coverage
# Verify tests exist for changed files
```
## Verdict Rules
| Condition | Verdict |
|-----------|---------|
| Any critical security | Needs Rework |
| No tests for new functionality | Needs Review |
| Minor issues only | Ready (with suggestions) |
| No issues | Ready to merge |
## Example: Transparency Block
```markdown
<decision-transparency>
**Decision:** Approve with minor suggestions (Ready)
**Reasoning:**
- **Security**: No vulnerabilities found
- **Testing**: All new code has tests
- **Quality**: Minor naming suggestions only
**Issues Found:**
1. Minor: Variable name `d` could be `data` (line 42)
2. Minor: Consider extracting magic number 5 to constant
**Confidence:** High - Standard approval scenario
</decision-transparency>
```
## Example: Debate Invitation
```markdown
<debate-invitation>
**Topic:** Handling of deprecated API usage
**Option A: Block Until Fixed**
- Pros: No technical debt
- Cons: Delays release
**Option B: Approve with Follow-up Task**
- Pros: Pragmatic, allows progress
- Cons: Debt may linger
**My Lean:** Option B - Create ticket, set deadline
**Your Input Needed:** Is there a release deadline? How critical is this code path?
</debate-invitation>
```
Files in this skill
- SKILL.extended.md
- SKILL.md
- references/iso27001-guidelines.md
- references/review-templates.md
- references/security-patterns.md
- references/tdd-patterns.md
- references/validation-false-positives.md
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