What do you actually look for in the first 60 seconds of a PR review? (Specifically for AI-generated PRs)
Summary
A developer seeks feedback on building a system to audit AI-generated pull requests by reducing cognitive load and highlighting critical changes, asking about first-60-second review practices and trust evidence.
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