Notmuch dev workflow: applying patches to local trees

[Matt Armstrong]

I'm not experienced with managing patches via email on this list,
especially when it comes to applying patches sent out for review and
testing.  Is there a documented best practice?

Ideally, I'd like a "dwim" command that does something reasonable, such
as take messages from the current thread and apply the patch series to a
new/pristine git branch in my local repo.