> ## Documentation Index
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# Review

SQL Review automatically validates your database changes against configured policies before they're executed. This ensures consistency and catches potential issues early in the change process.

## How It Works

When you create a Plan, SQL Review automatically validates the statements and flags any violations:

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## Review Results

SQL Review results appear directly in the Plan interface, showing:

* **Errors**: Must be fixed before the change can proceed
* **Warnings**: Should be reviewed but won't block execution
* **Passed checks**: Confirmations that rules are satisfied

## Configuring Review Policies

Review policies determine which rules are enforced for your database changes. You can configure these policies at the environment or project level.

<Card title="Configure SQL Review Policies" icon="wrench" href="/sql-review/review-policy" horizontal>
  Learn how to set up and customize SQL Review policies for your environments and projects
</Card>

## Review Rules Reference

Bytebase provides comprehensive review rules for each database engine, covering:

* Schema design best practices
* Performance optimization
* Security requirements
* Naming conventions

<Card title="SQL Review Rules" icon="list-checks" href="/sql-review/review-rules" horizontal>
  Browse the complete list of available review rules for each database engine
</Card>

## Handling Review Feedback

When SQL Review identifies issues:

1. **Review the findings**: Click on each issue to understand what needs to be fixed
2. **Update your SQL**: Modify the statements to comply with the rules
3. **Re-run the review**: The review automatically runs again when you save changes
4. **Proceed when cleared**: Once all errors are resolved, continue with the approval process

## Integration with Approval Flow

SQL Review acts as the first gate in your change management process:

* Review must pass before human approvers are notified
* Failed reviews can be configured to block automatic rollout
* Review results are included in approval notifications

This automated validation reduces the burden on reviewers and ensures consistent quality standards across all database changes.