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How to Use AdaL for Code review workflows
Learn AdaL code review workflows with step by step workflows, realistic examples, and verified plan notes.
Teams get better code review workflows results in AdaL by constraining the job early. Anchor on feature branch, choose one worktree isolate, and verify claims against SOURCE. Check adalagent.ai for current plan details. Open /explore/adal.
Read this for code review workflows only. Neighboring AdaL guides: /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-refactoring-with-constraints, /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-documentation-updates, /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-bug-fix-with-reproduction-steps.
When this workflow is the right job
Code review workflows is the right AdaL path when stakeholders asked for this outcome by name. Prefer cli coding tasks with tests if you only need a small adjacent edit.
Step by step workflow
1. Brief Code review workflows
Write what must stay true for code review workflows in AdaL before settings or spend.
Brief: Code review workflows Keep: auth test fix from SOURCE Avoid: invented pricing or features Success: one reviewable output
2. Open AdaL for Code review workflows
Use the AdaL surface that owns code review workflows. Do not mix a neighboring workflow in the same pass.
Surface: Code review workflows Start: subagent route Plans: adalagent.ai
3. Pilot Code review workflows
Run a single code review workflows pilot. Score clarity, grounding, and whether docs clear still matches.
Pilot: Code review workflows [ ] SOURCE facts match [ ] API freeze clear [ ] Settings logged
4. Refine Code review workflows
Change one code review workflows dimension only. Save a template with variables for flaky test.
Refine: Code review workflows Change: read first Keep: SOURCE and dev terse
Practical code review workflows examples
auth test fix
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "auth test fix". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies auth test fix without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for auth test fix - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for auth test fix. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing auth test fix, with test results and a short file list.
Deep Research memo
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "Deep Research memo". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies Deep Research memo without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for Deep Research memo - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for Deep Research memo. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing Deep Research memo, with test results and a short file list.
refactor validateEmail
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "refactor validateEmail". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies refactor validateEmail without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for refactor validateEmail - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for refactor validateEmail. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing refactor validateEmail, with test results and a short file list.
README install
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "README install". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies README install without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for README install - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for README install. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing README install, with test results and a short file list.
bug repro
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "bug repro". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies bug repro without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for bug repro - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for bug repro. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing bug repro, with test results and a short file list.
feature branch
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "feature branch". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies feature branch without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for feature branch - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for feature branch. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing feature branch, with test results and a short file list.
CI test pattern
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "CI test pattern". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies CI test pattern without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for CI test pattern - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for CI test pattern. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing CI test pattern, with test results and a short file list.
API freeze
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "API freeze". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies API freeze without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for API freeze - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for API freeze. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing API freeze, with test results and a short file list.
RFC compare
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "RFC compare". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies RFC compare without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for RFC compare - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for RFC compare. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing RFC compare, with test results and a short file list.
symbol scoped
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "symbol scoped". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies symbol scoped without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for symbol scoped - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for symbol scoped. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing symbol scoped, with test results and a short file list.
type error
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "type error". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies type error without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for type error - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for type error. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing type error, with test results and a short file list.
flaky test
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "flaky test". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies flaky test without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for flaky test - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for flaky test. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing flaky test, with test results and a short file list.
migration script
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "migration script". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies migration script without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for migration script - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for migration script. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing migration script, with test results and a short file list.
lint cleanup
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "lint cleanup". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies lint cleanup without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for lint cleanup - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for lint cleanup. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing lint cleanup, with test results and a short file list.
dependency bump
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "dependency bump". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies dependency bump without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for dependency bump - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for dependency bump. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing dependency bump, with test results and a short file list.
perf hotspot
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "perf hotspot". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies perf hotspot without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for perf hotspot - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for perf hotspot. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing perf hotspot, with test results and a short file list.
security review
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "security review". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies security review without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for security review - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for security review. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing security review, with test results and a short file list.
docs sync
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "docs sync". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies docs sync without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for docs sync - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for docs sync. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing docs sync, with test results and a short file list.
worker agent
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "worker agent". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies worker agent without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for worker agent - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for worker agent. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing worker agent, with test results and a short file list.
patch release
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "patch release". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies patch release without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for patch release - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for patch release. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing patch release, with test results and a short file list.
smoke suite
Scenario: A developer uses AdaL for code review workflows scoped to "smoke suite". Objective: Make a minimal, test-backed change that satisfies smoke suite without drive-by refactors or public API breaks. Inputs: - Failing test or reproduction for smoke suite - File/path scope - Repo CI command - API freeze constraints Workflow: Read failing test → Plan minimal diff → Edit → Run CI command → Summarize files touched Requirements: - Minimal diff; no unrelated refactors. - Do not change public API signatures unless required for smoke suite. - Run the documented test/CI command. - Do not invent secrets or environment values. Expected output: A reviewable patch for code review workflows addressing smoke suite, with test results and a short file list.
How to improve code review workflows
Stabilize code review workflows by pinning dev terse after CI test pattern is approved in AdaL.
Reduce code review workflows rework by rejecting drafts that invent claims about API freeze in AdaL.
Improve code review workflows handoffs by recording which AdaL control produced the RFC compare result.
Strengthen code review workflows by adding a second reader who only checks symbol scoped spelling and facts in AdaL.
Lift code review workflows consistency by reusing the same read first vocabulary across related AdaL jobs.
Harden code review workflows by testing an empty or incomplete flaky test input before trusting AdaL defaults.
Cut noise from code review workflows by removing extra adjectives while preserving migration script in AdaL.
Raise code review workflows quality by insisting on cite official docs before any style debate in AdaL.
Prompting and usage guidance
Frame code review workflows as a production ticket: owner, due date, and definition of done in AdaL.
Block invented metrics by supplying SOURCE numbers that code review workflows must not exceed.
Tell AdaL whether code review workflows needs options or a single best draft.
Anchor cite official docs language to bug repro so code review workflows stays coherent in AdaL.
Require a final pass that compares code review workflows output to SOURCE line by line.
Limitations to respect
Commercial rights for code review workflows depend on your AdaL plan. Confirm on adalagent.ai.
Human oversight remains required for customer facing code review workflows work.
Feature names in AdaL change. Revalidate code review workflows SOPs after product updates.
Avoid third party blogs as the source of truth for code review workflows limits.
Practical tips for this workflow
Pair customer facing code review workflows exports with a human read that checks invented claims about Deep Research memo.
Log AdaL run identifiers for code review workflows so ops can replay CLI goal failures without guessing.
Split oversized code review workflows work into smaller commit message passes rather than one overloaded AdaL request.
Review code review workflows while context is fresh; delayed checks miss dev terse mismatches on Deep Research memo.
If code review workflows touches compliance language about RFC compare, lock verbatim strings outside AdaL first.
Retire code review workflows templates when AdaL docs change names or gates for perf hotspot workflows.
For code review workflows, capture a before and after artifact of Deep Research memo every time AdaL settings change.
Teach code review workflows operators where AdaL controls for read first live so fixes are not person dependent.
Prefer idempotent code review workflows steps when AdaL reruns are likely after a failed perf hotspot pass.
Rank code review workflows examples by reuse frequency, putting Deep Research memo patterns that win reviews at the top.
AdaL code review workflows note: after no public API change, recheck CI test pattern against SOURCE and confirm research cited still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after subagent route, recheck API freeze against SOURCE and confirm safety constrained still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after cite official docs, recheck RFC compare against SOURCE and confirm test driven still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after worktree isolate, recheck symbol scoped against SOURCE and confirm docs clear still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after commit message, recheck type error against SOURCE and confirm review friendly still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after PR checklist, recheck flaky test against SOURCE and confirm CI strict still matches the brief.
AdaL code review workflows note: after CI green, recheck migration script against SOURCE and confirm minimal diff still matches the brief.
Common mistakes
- Vague code review workflows goals with no success metric in AdaL
- Assuming beta AdaL features are production ready for code review workflows
- Batching code review workflows before a clean pilot lands
- Changing five variables at once during code review workflows refinement
- Forgetting to log settings used for the winning code review workflows run
- Shipping code review workflows with invented testimonials or metrics
Code review workflows cross links: /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-refactoring-with-constraints, /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-documentation-updates, /blog/how-to-use-adal-for-bug-fix-with-reproduction-steps. Broader AdaL context stays at /explore/adal.