linux-kernel - Re: Clarification for software development opportunities

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Message-ID: <95c5e77d-e993-f12e-11d6-9a43b9afc230@web.de>
Date:   Sun, 5 Apr 2020 07:44:01 +0200
From:   Markus Elfring <Markus.Elfring@....de>
To:     唐彬 <tangbin@...s.chinamobile.com>
Cc:     linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, kernel-janitors@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Clarification for software development opportunities

> I don't know what is Coccinelle software, I will check it out.

I am curious under which circumstances the development tool box will be adjusted.
http://coccinelle.lip6.fr/

> When I receive critical emails from others, I am happy that this is my study plan.

This view sounds positive.

> Previously, I was happy and looking forward to providing patches to the community.

Such feedback is nice.

> But when I noticed that you were sending similar patches over and over again,

This can be an usual effect from the application of known source code
analysis approaches.

> I realized that if I want to increase my patch count,

I suggest to reconsider corresponding development goals.

> I would not be able to reuse some files I had already found,

This can occasionally happen when some contributors try to achieve something
in similar areas.

* Would you like to clarify opportunities for further contributions?

* Do you find globally distributed collaboration interesting?

> which made me sad.

* I find your feeling unfortunate.

* I hope that your view can become more positive again.

> So,thank you for giving me a lesson.

This was eventually my intention partly.

I imagine that possibilities can be improved also for teaching and education.

Regards,
Markus