Semantic code grouping analyzes what files do and clusters related changes into understandable layers. A group might represent data access, interface behavior, configuration or another functional part of the change.
The grouping helps reviewers reason about intent across a large diff, but inferred relationships can be wrong. Every group should link back to the actual files and changes that support it.
Acronyms and aliases
semantic change grouping variant
Related terms
Frequently asked questions
How is semantic grouping different from grouping by folder?
Folder grouping uses file location, while semantic grouping uses inferred function, dependencies and the role each change plays.
Why is semantic code grouping useful?
It breaks a large pull request into coherent parts that reviewers can inspect as a sequence of related decisions.
