In an agile software development environment with distributed teams, effective communication is crucial.
Given the distributed nature and the time zone differences, asynchronous communication methods such as emails are more practical and effective. They ensure that information can be shared and accessed by team members and stakeholders at their convenience, regardless of time zone differences. Regular email updates also provide a documented trail of communication, which can be reviewed and referred back to as needed.
Formal face-to-face meetings can be challenging to coordinate across time zones and are not as flexible as email communications.