CodeRabbit Explain tests reviewing agent-written PRs

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The author evaluates how code review tools like CodeRabbit Explain handle large, agent-written pull requests by testing them on a 1,700-line TypeScript PR. The walkthrough demonstrates how structured layer views, semantic diffs, timeline views, and AI chat agents help reviewers bypass noisy file lists and spot hidden logic changes. However, the author cautions that human judgment remains essential for catching subtle design errors introduced during automated fixes. Open article →