Author: Edvaldo Freitas
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1.0.47 Automatic Kody Rules + Review Flow Improvements
News & Improvements IDE rule synchronization with Kody Kody can now automatically detect and import rule files that already exist in your repository, coming from tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Windsurf, Sourcegraph Cody, OpenCode, Aider, and even internal folders of code standards. With this, Kody starts respecting the code standards your team already maintains,…
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SonarQube Alternatives for Code Quality Analysis
SonarQube has been the default static analysis tool for so long that for many teams, it’s practically part of the furniture. It’s powerful, it supports a ton of languages, and it gives managers those nice, tidy reports they love. But let’s be honest, you’re here because you’re looking for SonarQube alternatives. The relationship has gotten……
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Best Practices for Go Code Review
Code review is one of those things we all agree is important, but our execution is often… messy. It can easily devolve into nitpicking, long-winded debates about style, or worse, a rubber-stamping exercise where real issues slip through. To better navigate these challenges and avoid common pitfalls, refer to resources on The Most Common Code…
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Code Review TypeScript: A Practical Guide and Checklist
Let’s be honest: a lot of code reviews are performative. We check for obvious bugs, suggest a few variable renames, and nitpick code style that a linter should’ve caught. We click “Approve,” collect our team-player points, and move on. For general Best Practices for Code Review in JavaScript, there are other great resources. But a…
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How to use the Cockpit
The Cockpit is the central dashboard for tracking productivity and code health. It brings together development metrics, quality indicators, and the impact of Kody’s suggestions, all in one place. How you can use it: Start with the overview Right away, you see a summary of the most important metrics to track your team’s health: Deploy…
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How to Use Kody Issues
When a PR is closed, it is common for some suggestions to be left for later — whether because they were not a priority at that moment or because the team decided to focus on the main delivery. The problem is that “later” often turns into “never”. Kody Issues solves this by automatically creating a…
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How to Use the PR Summary
Everyone has opened a Pull Request and thought: “What actually changed here?” Kody’s PR Summary solves exactly that. It writes a clear and objective summary of the changes without you having to spend time describing them line by line. When properly configured, it helps your team: Get context faster Reduce back-and-forth during reviews Standardize how…
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How to Configure and Improve Kody’s Suggestions
When Kody starts reviewing your PRs, she brings a full package of suggestions, ranging from simple adjustments to critical issues. This ensures coverage, but without configuration, the review can become cluttered and lose focus. The secret is to adjust Kody so she talks less, but with more impact. Here’s how. Adjust the limit and severity…
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Setting Up Kody Rules for Code Reviews
The Kody Rules are like internal laws for your repository. They allow Kody to automatically enforce coding standards, security, and best practices during code review. These rules can range from naming conventions, such as React components must be in PascalCase, to critical business requirements, such as payment operations must be idempotent. By creating clear rules,…