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Jan 22, 2021 · Fundamentals

Why Linux’s Email‑Driven Development Process Still Matters (and How to Evolve It)

The article examines Linux’s three‑decade‑old email‑centric development workflow, explains its unique benefits such as detailed commit messages and reliable backporting, highlights the frustrations it causes, and explores possible tool‑based improvements while preserving the process’s core advantages.