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diff --git a/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst b/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst index d5c9320901c3..4b9ed5874d5a 100644 --- a/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst +++ b/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Q: I sent a patch and I'm wondering what happened to it? Q: How can I tell whether it got merged? A: Start by looking at the main patchworks queue for netdev: - http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/netdev/list/ + https://patchwork.kernel.org/project/netdevbpf/list/ The "State" field will tell you exactly where things are at with your patch. @@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ networking subsystem, and then hands them off to Greg. There is a patchworks queue that you can see here: - http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/bundle/davem/stable/?state=* + https://patchwork.kernel.org/bundle/netdev/stable/?state=* It contains the patches which Dave has selected, but not yet handed off to Greg. If Greg already has the patch, then it will be here: @@ -254,6 +254,32 @@ you will have done run-time testing specific to your change, but at a minimum, your changes should survive an ``allyesconfig`` and an ``allmodconfig`` build without new warnings or failures. +Q: How do I post corresponding changes to user space components? +---------------------------------------------------------------- +A: User space code exercising kernel features should be posted +alongside kernel patches. This gives reviewers a chance to see +how any new interface is used and how well it works. + +When user space tools reside in the kernel repo itself all changes +should generally come as one series. If series becomes too large +or the user space project is not reviewed on netdev include a link +to a public repo where user space patches can be seen. + +In case user space tooling lives in a separate repository but is +reviewed on netdev (e.g. patches to `iproute2` tools) kernel and +user space patches should form separate series (threads) when posted +to the mailing list, e.g.:: + + [PATCH net-next 0/3] net: some feature cover letter + └─ [PATCH net-next 1/3] net: some feature prep + └─ [PATCH net-next 2/3] net: some feature do it + └─ [PATCH net-next 3/3] selftest: net: some feature + + [PATCH iproute2-next] ip: add support for some feature + +Posting as one thread is discouraged because it confuses patchwork +(as of patchwork 2.2.2). + Q: Any other tips to help ensure my net/net-next patch gets OK'd? ----------------------------------------------------------------- A: Attention to detail. Re-read your own work as if you were the |