What is the "bystander effect" risk in large code review processes, and how might teams mitigate it?
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The correct answer is A) When many reviewers are assigned, each may assume someone else will review thoroughly, reducing overall diligence ("diffusion of responsibility"); mitigations include assigning a primary reviewer, limiting required reviewers, or rotating review duties
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When many reviewers are assigned, each may assume someone else will review thoroughly, reducing overall diligence ("diffusion of responsibility"); mitigations include assigning a primary reviewer, limiting required reviewers, or rotating review duties
Without clear ownership, having many "optional" reviewers can paradoxically reduce review quality, as each person assumes someone else will catch issues — explicit primary-reviewer assignment helps counteract this.