Email Based Code Review
Email Based Code Review is a software development practice where code changes are shared, discussed, and approved via email threads. It involves sending patches, diffs, or pull request notifications to reviewers, who provide feedback through email replies. This method was common before modern web-based tools and is still used in some open-source projects or legacy workflows.
Developers should learn this methodology for working on projects that rely on email workflows, such as certain Linux kernel subsystems or older open-source communities. It's useful when internet access is limited, for asynchronous collaboration across time zones, or when integrating with mailing list-based project management. Understanding it helps in contributing to legacy systems and appreciating the evolution of code review tools.