Async needs structure

Asynchronous review works best when teams know where to comment, what details to include, and who closes each thread.

Build an async review contract

• One source of truth for feedback
• Standard annotation format
• Explicit owner for each issue
• Clear done criteria

Reduce context switching

Avoid splitting review conversations across multiple channels. Keep discussion attached to the exact artifact.

Preserve decisions

A searchable decision log helps future contributors understand why changes were made.