What’s your relationship with nitpicks in PR reviews?
I’ve noticed a shift in how I respond to them. Where I used to feel defensive and nervous that I’ve missed something obvious, I now see them as part of a conversation about quality — not just correctness.
A coworker once explained his approach to PRs: “Could this be clearer? More consistent? Easier to understand?” That framing helped shift how I think about nitpicks.
Instead of feeling like threats, they’ve started to feel useful. I’ve found myself recently remembering past suggestions and folding them into my work before they’re even mentioned again.
