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Spring Boot Microservice Code Review: Best Practices and To-Do List

Master Spring Ter
3 min readJan 7, 2025

If you’re working on a Spring Boot microservice project with your team, you’re probably juggling feature development, bug fixes, and the occasional (or frequent) refactor. Whether you’re reviewing code for a teammate or they’re checking yours, healthy reviews keep everyone aligned. This article shares practical tips, must-do items, and a clear to-do list for reviewing Spring Boot microservices code effectively.

1. Start With Project Basics

  • Check code formatting & conventions: Ensure code adheres to your project’s agreed-upon style (e.g., using @RestController vs. Controller for clarity, consistent naming, etc.).
  • Verify package structure: Microservices can quickly get tangled. A clear separation of controller, service, and repository layers is crucial.
  • Dependency management: Watch for duplication or incorrect version alignment in your pom.xml or build.gradle.

Pro Tip: A standard like Spring Initializr sets up solid defaults. But as the service grows, keep packages logical and coherent.

2. Focus on Core Spring Boot Elements

  1. Configuration: Check if application.properties or application.yml settings are placed correctly and use the right…

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Master Spring Ter
Master Spring Ter

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