diff review
Review the changes introduced by a patch, including tests and configuration.
Use this when A change looks correct in the final file but may have removed safeguards.
without the term
“Before I merge this, can you look over everything you changed and check you didn't delete any checks or quietly change tests to make them pass?”
with the term · How do you ask a model for diff review?
Review this diff for regressions, missing cases, and weakened checks. Trace affected callers and report concrete findings with file references.
What is diff review?
You read every added and deleted line, including tests and configuration, and check the callers the change affects, not just the final file.
Why does diff review matter when vibe coding?
Generated edits can include unrelated changes or weakened assertions.
How do you do diff review?
Inspect additions, deletions, affected callers, and the evidence for the intended behavior.
What goes wrong with diff review?
Reviewing only additions and overlooking a deleted validation check.