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Code Review Time Estimator
Enter PR size and complexity factors to estimate review time with complexity multipliers for security code and reviewer familiarity.
No data is transmitted — everything runs locallyTool
Example — 300 lines · 8 files · non-security · medium familiarity
Estimated review time
56 min
based on size + context
Lines changed
300
Medium PR
Security review
Standard
Familiarity factor
1×
reviewer context adjustment
About this tool
Code Review Time Estimator
The Code Review Time Estimator computes review time from lines changed, file count, and complexity multipliers for security code, cross-component scope, and reviewer familiarity.
• Estimate review time when assigning a reviewer for sprint planning
• Identify PRs that exceed the 90-minute optimal review session threshold
• Model total review time per sprint when multiple PRs are queued
• Justify PR size guidelines with concrete review time data
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FAQ
What does this tool tell you?
The Code Review Time Estimator computes review time from lines changed, file count, and complexity multipliers for security code, cross-component scope, and reviewer familiarity.
What affects the result most?
Review time model: base_time + (lines_changed × time_per_line) × complexity_multiplier. Complexity multipliers: cross-component changes ×1.5, security/auth code ×2.0, new patterns ×1.3. Optimal review session: 60-90 minutes max — defect detection drops significantly beyond 90 minutes.
How should I use the result?
The calculation is deterministic — the same inputs always produce the same output — so the most useful workflow is to vary one input at a time and see which factor moves the result most. That tells you where to focus your attention before committing to a decision.
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