Remote Async Reviews (Definition & How to Review Work Without Meetings)
Remote async reviews are review processes done through written comments, annotations, and approvals instead of live meetings.
What Are Remote Async Reviews?
Remote async reviews let people evaluate work—like designs, code, or documents—by leaving feedback directly on the artifact and moving it through review stages.
Common Use Cases
- Code review via pull requests
- Design review using comments in design tools
- Document review via suggestions and tracked changes
- Product spec review with inline comments
Benefits
- Less time spent in review meetings
- More space for thoughtful, detailed feedback
- Easier to involve global stakeholders
- Creates a documented history of decisions