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Besides being a way to measure progress, peer reviews are also core a way to learn – both technical and soft skills. Research has shown that by assessing and guiding others, learners significantly increase their own understanding of a topic as well. Furthermore, reviewing the work of others is a daily task for many people working in the IT field (code reviews being the most common example of this type of task). Practicing this skill is another way for our learners to get experience that will be relevant to their jobs later.
In certain sprints, STL reviews are conducted by JTLs. This approach is taken because JTLs often possess extensive review experience in these specific sprints, allowing them to provide even more detailed and insightful feedback. However, the majority of sprints, especially those that require significant industry experience, are still handled by STLs. This division of responsibility ensures that learners receive the most relevant and experienced guidance appropriate to the complexity of the tasks they are working on.
To be reviewed by another learner, you will need to spend a review point. Everyone starts with 6 points initially and get additional review points by reviewing others. With this system, every single learner needs to both give and receive reviews to progress through the program. Seeing the review process from both sides is extremely important – both experiences will allow you to understand the topics that you are learning much more deeply.
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