linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH net-next v2 2/6] net: dsa: mv88e6xxx: move ATU code in its own file

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Date:   Fri, 17 Feb 2017 16:54:50 -0500
From:   Vivien Didelot <vivien.didelot@...oirfairelinux.com>
To:     Andrew Lunn <andrew@...n.ch>
Cc:     netdev@...r.kernel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
        kernel@...oirfairelinux.com,
        "David S. Miller" <davem@...emloft.net>,
        Florian Fainelli <f.fainelli@...il.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH net-next v2 2/6] net: dsa: mv88e6xxx: move ATU code in its own file

Hi Andrew,

Andrew Lunn <andrew@...n.ch> writes:

> This seems to be more than renaming a few functions. There looks to be
> real changes here. I think these changes should be split out into a
> separate patch with an explanation what is being changed. Keep this
> patch for plain renames.
>
> It would also be easier to review if the patch just moved the code, no
> changes. Then have patches which clean up the API. It is hard to see
> what is move and what is cleanup. Plain move needs little review,
> cleanup needs more review. With the current patch, it is hard to see
> which is which.

I understand your concerns about that. I've started that way (just
moving code) but this ended up messier because of the naming convention
which would required renaming and more diffstats. I found it actually
easier to review the new code at once by reading all the addition block.

Note that we are very close from 4.10, so unless there is a major issue
in the patchset, I'd prefer not to respin new versions. I'd gladly send
cosmetics fixup later though. I'm waiting for this patchset to land in
net-next to send the second one ready for cross-chip bridging in DSA.

Thanks,

        Vivien