Code review for front-end work

Front-end code review is strange because the code is only half the story.

A pull request can look clean and still create a bad interaction. A component can be technically correct and still wrap terribly on mobile. A layout can pass tests and still hide the most important action below the fold. A modal can be beautiful and impossible to close with the keyboard.

So reviewing front-end work means reading and trying.

What I look for

My review checklist is usually simple:

• Does the change solve the stated problem?
• Does it match the surrounding code style?
• Are loading, empty, success, and error states handled?
• Does it work on narrow screens?
• Can it be used with a keyboard?
• Are names clear enough for the next developer?
• Did the change add a dependency where a small helper would do?

That last question matters. Front-end projects can become heavy one reasonable dependency at a time. I am not against packages, but I want each one to earn its place.

I also try to review copy and visual rhythm, not only logic. Button labels, error messages, spacing, and focus states are part of the product. They deserve attention before the work merges.

The best reviews do not feel like someone trying to prove they are smarter. They feel like another person helping the work survive real use.

That is the standard I like: honest, specific, and on the side of the project.