linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH v4] hwmon: (asus-ec-sensors) merge setup functions

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Date:   Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:49:56 -0800
From:   Guenter Roeck <linux@...ck-us.net>
To:     Eugene Shalygin <eugene.shalygin@...il.com>
Cc:     Jean Delvare <jdelvare@...e.com>, linux-hwmon@...r.kernel.org,
        Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH v4] hwmon: (asus-ec-sensors) merge setup functions

On 2/16/22 10:23, Eugene Shalygin wrote:
> On Wed, 16 Feb 2022 at 19:08, Guenter Roeck <linux@...ck-us.net> wrote:
>> $ scripts/checkpatch.pl --strict asus-ec
> 
> So, contributors have to use the --strict option?
> 
>> WARNING: braces {} are not necessary for single statement blocks
> 
> The file is full of such braces, because I like them and it is only a
> warning. How should I proceed with them?
> 

Warnings are also seen without --strict; that only adds the CHECK messages.
You should follow Linux kernel coding style when you write kernel code,
not your personal preferences. Also please consider reading
Documentation/hwmon/submitting-patches.rst, which specifically says

* Please run your patch through 'checkpatch --strict'. There should be no
   errors, no warnings, and few if any check messages. If there are any
   messages, please be prepared to explain.

* If your patch generates checkpatch errors, warnings, or check messages,
   please refrain from explanations such as "I prefer that coding style".
   Keep in mind that each unnecessary message helps hiding a real problem,
   and a consistent coding style makes it easier for others to understand
   and review the code.

Thanks,
Guenter