The value of peer code review is undeniable. But despite this, it continues to be a much-maligned milestone in the software development cycle. Code reviews are difficult to implement consistently, the review is often left incomplete, and let's be honest, developers generally don't like doing them.

This paper outlines specific steps that software teams can take to implement a modern, tools-based approach that overcomes the common barriers to effective review while also unloading their full benefit.