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From: GJS <homelab.api@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:55:15 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] New file: Introduce Review Process document for Uptime Kuma

- Added a new `REVIEW_PROCESS.md` file outlining the guidelines for reviewing pull requests.
- The document aims to standardize the review process, ensuring consistency and improving code quality.
- It includes sections on preparation, general review, testing, security, performance, compliance, and more.

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+# Review Process for Uptime Kuma
+
+**Note:** This Review Process document is a work in progress. Updates and
+improvements are being made, so please check back regularly for the latest
+version.
+
+## Preparation for Reviewing a PR
+
+### Read the PR description carefully
+
+Make sure you understand what the PR is trying to solve or implement. This could
+be a bug fix, a new feature, or a refactor.
+
+### Check the linked issues
+
+If the PR has a linked issue, read it to better understand the context and the
+reason for the change.
+
+### Check the test coverage
+
+Make sure relevant tests have been added or modified. If the PR adds new
+functionality, there should be tests covering the change.
+
+## General Review
+
+### Code formatting and style
+
+Check if the code adheres to the agreed style guidelines of the project (e.g.,
+PEP8 for Python, Airbnb style for JavaScript, etc.). Make sure there are no
+unused imports, variables, or code fragments in the PR.
+
+-   [Project Style](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#project-styles)
+-   [Coding Style](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md#coding-styles)
+
+### Readability and maintainability
+
+Is the code understandable to other developers? Ensure that complex parts are
+well-documented with comments. Are variables and functions clearly named, and
+does the code follow a consistent naming convention? Additionally, check if the
+code is maintainable:
+
+-   Is it unnecessarily complex? Could it be simplified?
+-   Does it follow the **[Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)]**?
+
+[Single Responsibility Principle (SRP)]: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/single-responsibility-in-solid-design-principle/
+
+### Documentation
+
+Is the PR well documented? Check if the descriptions of functions, parameters,
+and return values are present. Are there any changes needed to the README or
+other documentation, for example, if new features or configurations are
+introduced?
+
+## Functional Review
+
+### Testing
+
+Ensure that the new code is properly tested. This includes unit tests,
+integration tests, and if necessary, end-to-end tests.
+
+### Test results
+
+Did all tests pass in the CI pipeline (e.g., GitHub Actions, Travis, CircleCI)?
+
+### Testing in different environments
+
+If the changes depend on certain environments or configurations, verify that the
+code has been tested in various environments (e.g., local development, staging,
+production).
+
+-   [How to test Pull Requests](https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma/wiki/Test-Pull-Requests)
+
+### Edge cases and regressions
+
+-   Are there test cases for possible edge cases?
+-   Could this change introduce regressions in other parts of the system?
+
+## Security
+
+### Security issues
+
+Check for potential security problems, such as SQL injection, XSS attacks, or
+unsafe API calls. Are there passwords, tokens, or other sensitive data left in
+the code by mistake?
+
+### Authentication and authorization
+
+Is access to sensitive data or functionality properly secured? Check that the
+correct authorization and authentication mechanisms are in place.
+
+### Security Best Practices
+
+-   Ensure that the code is free from common vulnerabilities like **SQL
+    injection**, **XSS attacks**, and **insecure API calls**.
+-   Check for proper encryption of sensitive data, and ensure that **passwords**
+    or **API tokens** are not hardcoded in the code.
+
+## Performance
+
+### Performance impact
+
+Check if the changes negatively impact performance. This can include factors
+like load times, memory usage, or other performance aspects.
+
+### Use of external libraries
+
+-   Have the right libraries been chosen?
+-   Are there unnecessary dependencies that might reduce performance or increase
+    code complexity?
+-   Are these dependencies actively maintained and free of known vulnerabilities?
+
+### Performance Best Practices
+
+-   **Measure performance** using tools like Lighthouse or profiling libraries.
+-   **Avoid unnecessary dependencies** that may bloat the codebase.
+-   Ensure that the **code does not degrade the user experience** (e.g., by
+    increasing load times or memory consumption).
+
+## Compliance and Integration
+
+### Alignment with the project
+
+Are the changes consistent with the project goals and requirements? Ensure the
+PR aligns with the architecture and design principles of the project.
+
+### Integration
+
+If the PR depends on other PRs or changes, verify that they integrate well with
+the rest of the project. Ensure the code does not cause conflicts with other
+active PRs.
+
+### Backward compatibility
+
+Does the change break compatibility with older versions of the software or
+dependencies? If so, is there a migration plan in place?
+
+## Logging and Error Handling
+
+### Proper error handling
+
+-   Are errors properly caught and handled instead of being silently ignored?
+-   Are exceptions used appropriately?
+
+### Logging
+
+-   Is sufficient logging included for debugging and monitoring?
+-   Is there excessive logging that could affect performance?
+
+## Accessibility (for UI-related changes)
+
+If the PR affects the user interface, ensure that it meets accessibility
+standards:
+
+-   Can users navigate using only the keyboard?
+-   Are screen readers supported?
+-   Is there proper color contrast for readability?
+-   Are there **WCAG** (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance issues?
+-   Use tools like **Axe** or **Lighthouse** to evaluate accessibility.
+
+## Providing Feedback
+
+### Constructive feedback
+
+Provide clear, constructive feedback on what is good and what can be improved.
+If improvements are needed, be specific about what should change.
+
+### Clarity and collaboration
+
+Ensure your feedback is friendly and open, so the team member who submitted the
+PR feels supported and motivated to make improvements.
+
+## Go/No-Go Decision ━ For Maintainers only
+
+### Go
+
+If the code has no issues and meets the project requirements, approve it (and
+possibly merge it).
+
+### No-Go
+
+If there are significant issues, such as missing tests, security
+vulnerabilities, or performance problems, request the necessary changes before
+the PR can be approved. Some examples of **significant issues** include:
+
+-   Missing tests for new functionality.
+-   Identified **security vulnerabilities**.
+-   Code changes that break **backward compatibility** without a proper migration
+    plan.
+-   Code that causes **major performance regressions** (e.g., high CPU/memory
+    usage).
+
+## After the Review ━ For Maintainers only
+
+### Reordering and merging
+
+Once the necessary changes have been made and the PR is approved, the code can
+be merged into the main branch (e.g., `main` or `master`).
+
+### Testing after merging
+
+Ensure that the build passes after merging the PR, and re-test the functionality
+in the production environment if necessary.
+
+## Follow-up ━ For Maintainers only
+
+### Communication with team members
+
+If the PR has long-term technical or functional implications, communicate the
+changes to the team.
+
+### Monitoring
+
+Continue monitoring the production environment for any unexpected issues that
+may arise after the code has been merged.
+
+---
+
+This process ensures that PRs are systematically and thoroughly reviewed,
+improving overall code quality.