Code reviews are at the heart of the assessment process in Codebie. They give your team the chance to evaluate not just whether a solution works — but how a candidate thinks, writes, and structures code.
Codebie’s code review experience is built around familiar Git workflows and best practices from real-world development environments.
How to add a code review
To start reviewing a candidate’s solution:
Go to the assessment detail page
Click the Code tab
You’ll see a file browser, just like in your favorite Git provider — with folders, files, and a clean diff view
Open any file to see the candidate’s changes
Move your cursor to the line you want to review — a “+” button will appear
Click the button to add a line-specific comment
When adding your comment, choose whether it should be public or private
Public comments will be visible to the candidate after the assessment is closed
Private comments will remain internal and visible only to your team
Each review comment can be controlled individually. You can mix public and private comments in the same review.
All comments remain as pending drafts until you submit them.
Submitting your code review
Once you’ve finished writing your comments:
Click the “Submit Code Reviews” button
You’ll be prompted to leave General Thoughts — a high-level summary of your feedback. This is saved as an internal assessment note
Click Submit
Only after this step will your code review become part of the assessment timeline and visible to others.
🔒 All code reviews are anonymous. Candidates will see feedback from “Anonymous Superman”, “Anonymous Batman”, etc., but never real names or roles.
Code review etiquette
Giving great feedback isn’t just about spotting issues — it’s about helping candidates grow and evaluating them fairly. Here are some best practices:
Be clear and specific. Reference exact lines, behaviors, or decisions
Stay constructive. Even when pointing out flaws, keep the tone professional and supportive
Avoid nitpicking. Focus on meaningful feedback that reflects how the candidate thinks
Balance criticism with praise. Call out smart decisions or thoughtful approaches
Be consistent. Use evaluation questions alongside code reviews to paint a complete picture
A thoughtful code review says as much about your team as it does about the candidate.
With Codebie, reviews feel familiar, structured, and collaborative — just like in real life. And with anonymous feedback and full reviewer control, your team can focus on what really matters: hiring great developers.