linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] Fix implicit cast warning in test_klp

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Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:24 -0300
From: Marcos Paulo de Souza <mpdesouza@...e.com>
To: Shresth Prasad <shresthprasad7@...il.com>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH]     Fix implicit cast warning in test_klp_state.c

On Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:23:49 +0530 (GMT+05:30) Shresth Prasad <shresthprasad7@...il.com> wrote:

> Looking at the function definition now, I do see that the function returns a struct pointer but for me the compiler still complains about an implicit conversion from int to struct pointer.
> 
> Is there any particular reason why this might be happening? I couldn't quite figure it out myself as I am very new to working with the kernel.

What compiler version and architecture? Are you compiling using flags like W=1?
I would advise you to always add more information about how the problem
manifests, and what you are executing. This can help to nail down the issue
quicker.

Thanks,
  Marcos

> 
> Regards,
> Shresth