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No one is expected to write perfect code on the first try. That's why we have code reviews in the first place!
By humans for humans
Probably everyone has at some time had an unpleasant interaction during a code review, and with With code reviews being by humans for humans, one or both of these humans could be having a bad day. Assume good faith, and give a bit of time for things to cool down if needed.
As if that weren't enough already, text-based communication is fraught with miscommunication.Don't hesitate to ask for clarification, to rephrase a request, etc.
Consider being a minimally nice maintainer), reflect upon mistakes that will inevitably be made, and take inspiration from the constructive and friendly reviews that are the daily staple of our repository.
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