Enhance Review Process by Including Entire Diff with Context in Each Fil

[kmesiab]

Summary

Currently, during code reviews, only specific parts of a diff are presented for review. This can sometimes lead to a lack of context, making it difficult to fully understand the changes. To improve the review process and the understanding of the changes being made, we should consider sending the entire diff for each file, including sufficient 'context' around each change.

Problem

When reviewing changes in a pull request, reviewers often see only the lines that have been directly modified. While this approach focuses on the changes themselves, it can omit important contextual information from surrounding code, which is crucial for a comprehensive review. This lack of context can lead to misinterpretations of the changes, oversight of potential impacts, and a longer review process.

Proposed Solution

To address this issue, I propose that we include the entire file diff as part of the review process, rather than just the changed lines. This approach would provide reviewers with full context, enabling a more thorough and accurate review. The following points outline the key aspects of this enhancement:

1. Whole File Diff: Include the entire diff of each file in the pull request, rather than just the changed segments.
2. Contextual Information: Ensure that sufficient lines of code surrounding each change are visible to provide context.
3. Configurable Context Size: Allow configuration of the amount of context (number of lines before and after a change) based on project or user preference.
4. User Interface Considerations: Update the UI to accommodate the display of larger diffs while maintaining readability and ease of navigation.

Benefits

• Improved Clarity: Reviewers can see changes within the full context of the file, leading to a better understanding of the overall impact.
• Efficient Review Process: With more information available at a glance, reviewers can make more informed decisions quickly.
• Reduced Misinterpretation: Full context reduces the likelihood of misunderstandings or missing out on crucial interactions within the code.
• Customizable Review Experience: By allowing configuration of the context size, different teams or projects can tailor the review process to their specific needs.