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Why AI Code Reviews Are Wearing Us Out
As teams grow, the volume of pull requests (PRs) increases, leading to challenges in maintaining context during code reviews. The use of AI tools to assist in reviews, while well-intentioned, often results in verbose and redundant comments. This creates a burden on developers, detracting from productivity and understanding. A focus on Return-on-Attention (ROA) is essential for ensuring that communication is efficient and adds value rather than causing confusion or extra work.
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Published 9 Jul 2026, 22:51 UTC5 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Increased PR volume with growing team sizes leads to context loss.
- AI tools contribute verbose comments that dilute communication.
- Misuse of AI-generated content diminishes review efficiency.
- The concept of Return-on-Attention (ROA) emphasizes the cost of reading.
- Clear, concise communication is crucial in code reviews.
Interesting facts
- The term 'slop grenade' refers to excessive AI-generated responses causing confusion.
- AI can produce lengthy comments that do not add value to the review process.