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+# Code reviews checklist
+
+This checklist is primarily aimed at reviewers, as it lists important points to check while reviewing a patch.
+
+It can also be useful for patch authors: if the changes comply with these guidelines, then it's more likely the review will be approved.
+
+## Bug status and patch file
+
+* Bug status is assigned, and assignee is correctly set.
+* Commit title and message follow [the conventions](https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/mobile/android/geckoview/contributor/contributing-to-mc.html).
+* Commit message says [what is being changed and why](http://mozilla-version-control-tools.readthedocs.org/en/latest/mozreview/commits.html#write-detailed-commit-messages).
+* Patch applies locally to current sources with no merge required.
+* Check that every new file introduced by the patch has the proper Mozilla license header: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/MPL/headers/
+
+## Manual testing
+
+* Verify:
+ * if it's a new feature, the patch implements it.
+ * if it's a fix, the patch fixes the bug it addresses.
+* Report any problems you find in the global review comment.
+* Decide if any of those problems should block landing the change, or if they can be filed as follow-up bugs instead, to be fixed later.
+
+## Automated testing
+
+* Run new/modified tests, [with and without e10s](../tests/writing-tests.md#electrolysis).
+* Watch out for tests that pass but log exceptions or end before protocol requests are handled.
+* Watch out for slow/long tests: suggest many small tests rather than single long tests.
+* Watch out for new tests written as integration tests instead of as unit tests: unit tests should be the preferred option, when possible.
+
+## Code review
+
+* Code changes:
+ * Review only what was changed by the contributor.
+ * Code formatting follows [our ESLint rules](eslint.md) and [coding standards](./coding-standards.md).
+ * Code is properly commented, JSDoc is updated, new "public" methods all have JSDoc, see the [comment guidelines](./javascript.md#comments).
+ * If Promise code was added/modified, the right promise syntax is used and rejections are handled. See [asynchronous code](./javascript.md#asynchronous-code).
+ * If a CSS file is added/modified, it follows [the CSS guidelines](./css.md).
+ * If a React or Redux module is added/modified, it follows the [React/Redux guidelines](./javascript.md#react--redux).
+ * If DevTools server code that should run in a worker is added/modified then it shouldn't use Services
+* Test changes:
+ * The feature or bug is [tested by new tests, or a modification of existing tests](../tests/writing-tests.md).
+ * [Test logging](../tests/writing-tests.md#logs-and-comments) is sufficient to help investigating test failures/timeouts.
+ * [Test is e10s compliant](../tests/writing-tests.md#electrolysis) (doesn't try to access web content from the parent process, etc…).
+ * Tests are [clean and maintainable](../tests/writing-tests.md#writing-clean-maintainable-test-code).
+ * A try push has started (or even better, is green already).
+* User facing changes:
+ * If any user-facing interfaces are added/modified, double-check the changes with the UX mockups or specs, if available. If there's any confusion, need-info the UX designer.<!--TODO this needs updating with the new process-->
+ * If a user facing string has been added, it is localized and follows [the localization guidelines](../files/adding-files.md#localization-l10n).
+ * If a user-facing string has changed meaning, [the key has been updated](https://mozilla-l10n.github.io/documentation/localization/making_string_changes.html).
+ * If a new image is added, it is a SVG image or there is a reason for not using a SVG.
+ * If a SVG is added/modified, it follows [the SVG guidelines](../frontend/svgs.md).
+ * If a documented feature has been modified, the keyword `dev-doc-needed` is present on the bug.
+
+## Finalize the review
+
+* R+: the code should land as soon as possible.
+* R+ with comments: there are some comments, but they are minor enough, or don't require a new review once addressed, trust the author.
+* R cancel / R- / F+: there is something wrong with the code, and a new review is required.