The future of merge requests: Real-time collaboration

This post introduces the concept of real-time collaboration within merge requests, inspired by collaborative document editing tools like Google Docs. It proposes features such as presence indicators (avatars showing who is viewing the MR), real-time commenting and co-authoring, and the ability to initiate synchronous communication (e.g., video calls) directly from the merge request interface. The goal is to significantly decrease cycle time, increase code review efficiency, and create better ways of collaborating.