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How FAANG Engineers Use Code Reviews to Get Promoted Faster
Lucas and Luna break down the hidden career leverage of code reviews at big tech companies. Drawing on a real example from a senior engineer at Google who tracked 47 review comments leading to a redesign that saved 200,000 server hours a year, they explain how thoughtful code reviewing signals technical judgment, collaboration, and systems thinking — the exact traits promotion committees look for. They also cover common mistakes engineers make in reviews, how to give feedback that builds reputation, and why the number of comments you leave matters less than their impact. If you're a mid-level…
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