Code Review Service for Businesses
Independent code reviews by experienced senior developers: Objectively evaluate and specifically improve the quality, security, and maintainability of your software. Conducted manually, with optional AI support from Claude Code.
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Claude Code Consulting: Making AI-Powered Coding Productive
AI coding assistants promise a 30–50% reduction in routine code and shorter review cycles—but in practice, many teams struggle with improper configuration, unclear workflows, and a lack of acceptance. Claude Code from Anthropic is one of the most powerful coding assistants on the market, but it only reaches its full potential when properly integrated into your development environment.
As a Claude Code consulting partner, prodot supports you with in-depth engineering expertise: We set up Claude Code for your team, integrate it into your IDE environments (VS Code, JetBrains, Terminal), train developers and team leads, and establish coding guidelines that unlock the assistant’s full potential. Technology-agnostic—we understand the strengths and limitations of Claude Code compared to Copilot, Cursor, and other AI coding tools.
Why Use prodot for Code Review?
Senior Developer Instead of Junior Reviewer
Your codebase will be reviewed by experienced senior developers—no interns, no automated checklist reviews. Over 80 IT experts cover .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, PHP, SQL, Azure, AWS, and common enterprise frameworks.
A combination of manual and AI-assisted methods
We combine our developers' expertise with modern AI tools such as Claude Code and static analysis tools. This allows us to quickly analyze large codebases and thoroughly evaluate critical sections—rather than just performing a superficial scan.
Security, Maintainability, Performance
Our code reviews assess compliance with the OWASP Top 10, GDPR requirements, and ISO 27001. In addition, we evaluate architecture, technical debt, test coverage, and performance bottlenecks—with a prioritized list of findings.
Scope of Our Code Review Service
Security Code Review
Systematic review based on the OWASP Top 10, GDPR, and ISO 27001: injection risks, authentication and session handling, unsafe deserialization, and secret management. Findings include CVSS scores and specific recommendations for fixes.
Architecture Review
Assessment of modularization, layer separation, coupling, and cohesion in your software architecture. We identify structural weaknesses and scaling bottlenecks and provide targeted refactoring roadmaps for sustainable maintainability.
Legacy Code Review
Analysis of legacy codebases without up-to-date documentation: We map dependencies, assess technical debt, and prioritize candidates for refactoring based on business impact and risk—including a migration and modernization plan.
Pull Request Reviews
Continuous external review of your pull requests throughout the development process. We integrate with your GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps workflows and provide expert feedback within a few hours.
AI-Powered Code Review
Reviews using Claude Code and static analysis tools, combined with manual verification by senior developers. Large codebases are quickly assessed, and critical areas are thoroughly examined—for maximum coverage at a realistic cost.
Code Quality Audit
Comprehensive quality assessment using metrics for test coverage, cyclomatic complexity, code duplication, and documentation completeness. Result: a quantitative quality score and a prioritized list of recommended actions.
What You'll Get from Our Code Review
A code review at prodot gives you more than just a list of bugs found. You’ll receive a reliable status report on your codebase, prioritized recommendations for action, and a concrete implementation plan.
- Prioritized list of findings: All findings sorted by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low) and effort. You’ll know immediately what needs to be fixed first.
- Concrete Fix Recommendations with Code Examples: No general advice. Each finding comes with a specific suggestion on how to fix it in your codebase.
- Security Assessment According to OWASP and GDPR: Vulnerability report with CVSS scores, compliance-related findings, and recommendations for audit-ready software quality.
- Architecture and Refactoring Roadmap: Assessment of strategic risks and technical debt, plus an actionable modernization plan with cost and time estimates.
- Optional: Fix support from prodot: Our team can resolve critical findings directly or assist your developers with refactoring—also available as a managed service upon request.
What is a code review?
A code review is the systematic examination of source code by other developers with the goal of identifying errors, security vulnerabilities, poor coding practices, and maintainability issues before the code goes into production. There are three main types: manual code reviews (peer reviews by colleagues or external experts), automated code reviews (static analysis, linters, SAST tools), and AI-powered code reviews using tools like Claude Code, which efficiently analyze large codebases.
External code reviews are particularly valuable for critical releases, the integration of third-party codebases, compliance audits (GDPR, ISO 27001), security incidents, or when the internal team has become too close to the code to see its flaws. The effort typically ranges from 2 to 20 days—depending on the size of the codebase and the depth of the review.
The real benefit: A good code review not only uncovers bugs but also improves maintainability, reduces long-term operating costs, and strengthens your software’s security posture.
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Questions & Answers
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What is a code review, and why is it important?
A code review is the systematic examination of source code by other developers with the goal of identifying errors, security vulnerabilities, and structural weaknesses. It is important for three reasons: First, errors are found early, when fixing them is still cost-effective—the later a bug is discovered, the more expensive the fix becomes. Second, code quality improves through shared knowledge and consistent standards. Third, reviews are an effective tool for addressing security vulnerabilities that are often not detected by automated tests. Studies (including those by IBM and Cisco) show that code reviews catch 60 to 90 percent of defects before they go into production.
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When is an external code review a good idea?
An external code review is recommended in several situations: before critical releases and major deployments; when taking over third-party codebases (e.g., following acquisitions or a change in service providers); as part of compliance audits (GDPR, ISO 27001, EU AI Act), following security incidents, or when the internal team has become too close to the code to see it clearly. An objective outside perspective is also valuable during periods of rapid team growth or before major refactoring projects—the review usually pays for itself many times over by preventing production errors.
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How much does a code review cost at prodot?
The costs depend on the size of the codebase, the depth of the review, and the focus of the review. As a rough guide: a focused security review for a single module starts at 2 to 5 person-days. A comprehensive architecture and quality audit of a medium-sized enterprise application typically ranges from 10 to 20 person-days. We bill a flat monthly rate for ongoing pull request reviews. Following a free initial consultation and a brief review of the codebase, you’ll receive a detailed proposal outlining the scope of work, timeline, and deliverables—a fixed price is available upon request.
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Which programming languages and frameworks does prodot support?
Our 80+ IT experts cover all common enterprise stacks: .NET / C# (WPF, ASP.NET, Blazor, MAUI), Java / Kotlin (Spring Boot, Jakarta EE), JavaScript / TypeScript (React, Angular, Vue, Node.js), Python (Django, FastAPI, ML stacks), PHP, Go, SQL (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle), as well as cloud deployments on Azure, AWS, and Databricks. We also routinely test data pipelines (ETL, Airflow, Data Factory), Camunda workflows, and Power BI solutions.
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How does manual code review differ from AI-assisted code review?
Both approaches complement each other but are not interchangeable. Manual code review by experienced developers identifies architectural weaknesses, business logic errors, subtle security issues, and maintainability anti-patterns—areas where context and domain knowledge are crucial. AI-powered code review using tools like Claude Code, on the other hand, scales to large codebases, identifies standard patterns (null checks, exception handling, naming conventions, obvious security anti-patterns), and delivers initial overviews in minutes rather than days. At prodot, we combine both approaches: AI handles the broad initial review, while senior developers conduct in-depth reviews of critical areas and evaluate findings in a context-sensitive manner. This allows you to achieve high coverage at a cost-effective price.
prodot | AI service provider based in Duisburg
Who We Are
prodot combines over 25 years of software excellence with artificial intelligence—from consulting to production-ready AI solutions for medium-sized companies. Everything from a single source.
As an AI and software service provider, we bring AI into your business in a productive way. Our team of over 80 experts at our Duisburg location and throughout Germany makes this possible.
We place special emphasis on secure and responsible AI solutions that deliver long-term value for you. Our ISO certifications also attest to this commitment to quality and diligence.