oppia/oppia

[Feature Request]: Remove SERVER_CAN_SEND_EMAILS platform param

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#22,727 opened on May 28, 2025

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Email functionality is currently enabled across all servers so SERVER_CAN_SEND_EMAILS platform parameter can be safely deleted.

Describe the solution (or solutions) you'd like

Delete SERVER_CAN_SEND_EMAILS platform parameter.

Describe alternatives you've considered and rejected

No response

Additional context

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic Python knowledgeFamiliarity with Oppia platform parameters
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
Locate the definition of SERVER CAN SEND EMAILS in the Oppia codebase, likely in a platform parameters configuration file (e.g., core/domain/platform parameter registry.py or similar). Check all usages to ensure no references remain. Since the email functionality is already enabled, removal should be safe. Review the 33 comments for any concerns about dependencies.