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Glossary of abbreviations used in GitHub/GitLab code reviews like LGTM, WIP, etc.
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Looks good, approved
Used when code review finds no issues. Indicates PR approval
Sounds good, I agree
Used to express agreement with a proposal or direction
Acknowledged
Indicates confirmation and understanding of the content
Not acknowledged, rejected
Expresses opposition to a proposal or change
I agree
Used to express agreement with someone else's opinion
I disagree
Used to express disagreement with someone else's opinion
Approved
Indicates a PR or MR has been officially approved
Work in progress
Attached to unfinished PRs. Indicates review not needed
Draft
Draft stage PR. Feedback welcome but not ready for merge
Request for comments
Used to solicit opinions on implementation approach or design
Please take a look
Used to request code review
Talk to you later
Used to pause discussion and resume later
Nitpicks (optional)
Minor suggestions or matters of preference. Fixing is optional
Nitpick (singular)
Singular form of NITS. Indicates one minor suggestion
In my opinion
Clarifies that it's a personal view
In my humble opinion
Used to humbly express a personal opinion
As far as I know
Used when stating something to the best of one's knowledge
If I remember correctly
Indicates information is based on memory
For your information
Used to share information for reference
Summary
Provides a summary of a long text. Consideration for readers
To be determined
Indicates an undecided matter
To be announced
Indicates a matter to be announced or decided later
Not applicable
Indicates a specific item does not apply
As soon as possible
Indicates a high-priority task
Estimated time of arrival
Indicates when work is expected to be completed
Pull request
Code change proposal on GitHub
Merge request
Code change proposal on GitLab (synonymous with PR)
Code review
Code quality verification process
Code Review Terms is a reference tool that lists abbreviations used in code reviews on GitHub/GitLab and other platforms. It explains the meanings and usage of frequently used abbreviations like LGTM, WIP, and NITS in development environments. Find the term you need quickly with search and category filtering.
LGTM stands for 'Looks Good To Me' and indicates approval in code reviews, signifying no issues found. It's most commonly used when approving PRs.
NIT is singular for one minor suggestion, NITS is plural for multiple minor suggestions. Both indicate non-critical, minor feedback.
WIP (Work In Progress) indicates an unfinished PR, while Draft indicates a PR where feedback is welcome but isn't ready for merging. In practice, they're used almost interchangeably.
Yes, most abbreviations are English-based and used internationally. They're widely used in global open-source projects.
Usage frequency and interpretation may vary between teams. When joining a new team, it's recommended to first understand the team's conventions.