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Gerrit

As explained in "Looks Good to Me"

An open-source web-based code-review tool for Git repositories, implemented in Java.

Gerrit is a free, open-source, web-based code-review tool for Git repositories, implemented in Java. Teams commonly use it for bug tracking as well as review. section 3.2.2

Gerrit stands out through:

  • Reviewer voting on labels, including Code-Review, with negative, neutral, or positive votes of −1, 0, or +1. section 3.2.2
  • Self-hosting requirements, a steeper learning curve, and Java-based operation. section 3.2.2

Review vote

A reviewer can apply a Code-Review label and record −1, 0, or +1 to communicate a negative, neutral, or positive assessment. section 3.2.2

How "Looks Good to Me" covers it

How deep it goes
Defines voting and deployment requirements but leaves detailed setup and review workflows unspecified.
Examples
Uses Code-Review labels with −1, 0, and +1 votes as the concrete review example.
What it assumes
Requires Git repositories and a Java environment; detailed installation knowledge is not provided.
What you can do after
Operate/configure Gerrit as a self-hosted Git review tool with label-based reviewer voting.
How it connects
Connects code review with Git repositories, bug tracking, review labels, and self-hosting.
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