Use an offline conversation to unblock a code review when asynchronous back-and-forth stops producing understanding. Move the discussion to a quick, real-time exchange while keeping the review thread informed. section 8.5
Start the conversation when:
- Writing the reviewer’s questions takes longer than contacting the author. section 8.5
- Multiple concerns, missing use cases, or misunderstood requirements require discussion rather than isolated comments. section 8.5
- The reviewer has reread the pull-request description, linked documentation, supplemental information, and labels but remains blocked. section 8.5
A practical handoff
Leave a review comment summarizing the outstanding questions, state that an offline conversation with the author is next, then use messaging, an in-person conversation, or a video call. Return with an update for people following the review. section 8.5
