When we're reading code, we tend not to engage as deeply with it. And when we're presented with a lot of code, we tend to skim it. This is "LGTM-mode" I strongly advise against building software in LGTM-mode.
Semmle's LGTM technology automates code review, tracks developer contributions, and flags software security issues.
"Looks Good To Me." Shorthand approval on a pull request or code review, signaling the reviewer has no blocking concerns. Can be left solo or stacked with emojis — "LGTM 🚀" for ship-it energy.
"Added one nit, otherwise LGTM 🚀"
“When we're reading code, we tend not to engage as deeply with it. And when we're presented with a lot of code, we tend to skim it. This is "LGTM-mode" I strongly advise against building software in LGTM-mode.”
LGTM means "Looks Good To Me." Shorthand approval on a pull request or code review, signaling the reviewer has no blocking concerns. It's mostly used in casual online conversation. It's casual and generally safe with friends and online. It's standard online vocabulary; nothing inherently concerning about hearing it.
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The LGTM platform leverages the CodeQL query engine (formerly QL) to perform semantic analysis on software code bases.
“Semmle's LGTM technology automates code review, tracks developer contributions, and flags software security issues.”
“The LGTM platform leverages the CodeQL query engine (formerly QL) to perform semantic analysis on software code bases.”
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