[codeapprove]

Is it too developed if it’s in private alpha?

Anyway … I’ve been working on CodeApprove (https://codeapprove.com) for a while because I think code review is the biggest shortcoming of GitHub.

The idea is to make a code review tool for power users. Just like you have an editor that makes you productive at writing and reading code, you should have a review app that makes you and your team productive at reviewing it.

Or for any Xooglers out there: imagine critique but on GitHub.

Would love feedback on how it’s positioned and if I could improve the value prop!

[mbork_pl]

We use BitBucket at work, so I won't try it out in real-life conditions, but I agree that there seems to be a niche there. The default code review experience is very poor!

[pkd]

I agree that a better tool is needed! I like all the improvements you are selling the tool on, but one of my biggest gripes with code review experiences has been the inability to specify the ordering of the files in the diff. Most people look at the diffs from top to bottom by default, and I sometimes have my questions answered when I move down in a diff. It would be so much better for the author to be able to select an order.

Good luck!

[codeapprove]

Oh do you mean allowing the author to select the order? That's a very cool idea!

[gsuuon]

I've wanted exactly this before - would be great to easily tell a story in the code review. Or an easier way to just see each commit in isolation (with a previous/next button).

[bobwaycott]

This is really, really cool. Great landing page—solid design, effectively sells me on the features and benefits.

Would love to see it in action—either some video or a way to try it on a private repo. Even if I can’t actually submit a PR review. :)

[codeapprove]

Thanks for the feedback! I definitely need to get over hating the sound of my own voice and record a demo video.

[bobwaycott]

You could try to use an AI text-to-speech to get a different voice? I wouldn’t judge based on voice (or the lack of it), but I also understand hating the sound of your own voice when recorded. ;)

Maybe even just short gifs/videos that show features in action alongside where you currently have some images?

[catlover76]

Looks cool. With it being in "private alpha", if I drop it in a Slack for an open source project with which I am involved, and the maintainer/leader wants to try it, will he be able to sign up?

[codeapprove]

Good question, and yes! I'll get a text message as soon as they ask to sign up and I'll have them in the alpha by the end of the day. Anyone who is already in the alpha can invite unlimited teammates.

It's probably ready for public beta ...