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Review Assistant is a powerful code review plug-in for Visual Studio, designed to streamline the code review process and enhance team collaboration. It enables developers to create and manage review requests directly within the Visual Studio environment, eliminating the need to switch between applications. Supporting various version control systems, including TFS, Subversion, Git, Mercurial, and Perforce, Review Assistant offers flexibility to accommodate diverse development workflows. Key features include flexible code review workflows, allowing teams to choose between simple or strict review processes; threaded comments for in-depth discussions on specific code lines, blocks, or files; and iterative review cycles that support multiple comment-fix-verify iterations within a single review. The tool also provides defect tracking, unread comment highlighting, and revision updates to facilitate efficient code improvement. Additionally, Review Assistant includes a comprehensive reporting system that offers insights into code review progress, code coverage, and team performance. With built-in support for email and in-IDE notifications, users receive timely updates on review activities. The tool integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio, providing a centralized Code Review Board for efficient management of all reviews. Available as a standalone product or within the Code Review Bundle alongside Code Compare, Review Assistant is an essential solution for teams seeking to implement a structured and efficient code review process.
Features
- Visual Studio Integration: Operate within Visual Studio, utilizing the Code Review Board for centralized review management.
- Flexible Workflows: Select between simple and strict code review workflows to align with project needs.
- Post-Commit Reviews: Initiate reviews on selected revisions after code commits.
- Multiple Authors per Review: Assign several code authors to a single review for collaborative evaluation.
- Moderator Role: Designate moderators to oversee formal code review processes.
- Multi-Repository Support: Include code from multiple repositories within a single review.
- Threaded Comments: Engage in detailed discussions with threaded commenting on code lines, blocks, files, or entire reviews.
- Defect Flagging: Mark comments as defects to highlight issues requiring attention.
- Binary File Feedback: Provide comments on non-text files, such as images, to address all aspects of the project.
- Ad-Hoc Discussions: Initiate informal discussions directly within the code, independent of formal review processes.
- Unread Comment Highlighting: Easily identify new comments and replies with visual highlights.
- Iterative Review Cycles: Support multiple cycles of commenting, fixing, and verification within a single review.
- In-Editor Comment Visibility: Authors can view open comments directly within the code editor for immediate action.
- Color-Coded Defect Statuses: Utilize color indicators to represent different defect statuses, enhancing clarity.
- Revision Updates: Authors can add revisions with fixes, allowing reviewers to see exact changes made in response to comments.
- TFS and Visual Studio Online Integration: Import TFS projects and users, perform pre-commit reviews using shelvesets, and enforce check-in policies to prevent unreviewed code submissions.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Generate various reports, including Reviews Status, Code Coverage, and detailed statistics on author and reviewer performance.
- Customizable Notifications: Set up email and pop-up notifications within Visual Studio to stay informed about review events.
- Version Control System Support: Compatible with TFS, Subversion, Git, Mercurial, and Perforce for broad applicability.
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Review Assistant System Requirements
Client machine requirements
- 2 GHz or higher processor
- 1024 MB of RAM or more
- 35 MB of free hard drive space
- Microsoft Windows XP(SP3)/2003/Vista/Windows 7/8.x;
- Visual Studio 2010, 2012, 2013 or 2015 except the Express edition or Visual Studio Integrated Shell 2013
- Microsoft .NET Framework version 4 or later installed.
- DirectX 9 compatible video card running at 1024 x 768 or a higher-resolution display
Server machine requirements
- 2 GHz or higher processor
- 1024 MB of RAM or more
- 100 MB of free hard drive space to store a database
- Windows Server 2008 or higher
- .NET Framework 4.0 or higher installed
Hassle Free Returns
At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.
Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.
Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.
How to return or exchange an item:
- In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
- To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
- To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
- Place the original package into a shipping carton.
- Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
- Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
- The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
- Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
- Send pre-authorized returns to:
Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
2875 E. Patrick Lane, Suite O
Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.
Rules:
- All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition,
unopened in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories. 15% restocking fee on any opened items. If you are going to return, do not open the box. - 25% restocking fee on LitePanels, Anton Bauer and Sachtler returns.
- Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
- Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
- RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
- Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.
*No Return/Exchange On:
- No Returns on Blackmagic Design purchases.
- Any Electronically Delivered Software
- 3D Printers & Accessories
- Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
- Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
- Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.
