From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 Return-Path: Received: from dpdk.org (dpdk.org [92.243.14.124]) by inbox.dpdk.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id ED517A0526; Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:55:11 +0200 (CEST) Received: from [92.243.14.124] (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by dpdk.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 837831BFD1; Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:55:10 +0200 (CEST) Received: from mail-il1-f193.google.com (mail-il1-f193.google.com [209.85.166.193]) by dpdk.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 273201BFCA; Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:55:09 +0200 (CEST) Received: by mail-il1-f193.google.com with SMTP id s21so759795ilk.5; Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:55:09 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=gmail.com; s=20161025; h=mime-version:references:in-reply-to:from:date:message-id:subject:to :cc; bh=r9mVRiQRN7J8hv+usKvQXx9fbBL4rB4BVM/5YOoEDBc=; b=UPbm3yUr7o+a2rQjlg3cCQgxgNR1oBj2UJHVuXsJGQjpEY5DdBX2VxdgWOjnABpLwb ao6ou7iiwOwQmhmefzupHnFcO7TrLtvbGDG+PrQMbyyZcvY87rW3I7yxBy/OmfEuTVAY xcliiHp+UwTN1dHjjAo/qpXsmKAPZ0XgGBT6/Kfn4KpOE+YxENQdEQPO5CxhfTLRINTs iP4iJQjXQaDV7XImBSkRvD3aEpBxNZ7XanE4DTqlbv8aCLgCblP9v4StYcCFlo2u2Zwz t+NCnkpxwfTxpR7BJBYEpt59aXucPibZCvpl1RdOvn2WCy1XKtHcaDu8UJZjJJz6I8rX G3Ig== X-Google-DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=1e100.net; s=20161025; h=x-gm-message-state:mime-version:references:in-reply-to:from:date :message-id:subject:to:cc; bh=r9mVRiQRN7J8hv+usKvQXx9fbBL4rB4BVM/5YOoEDBc=; b=b5P0EzwJN8Lz2cwgsJfx8lIE7rOyJoaZOzssaj2msMVrGZupata6p2euIzEzRasasm UPaUXKFjvzKVPhXLWPvhw/4nqNcvwsU84KbwzSbrAnf2cBZtEWaBPq4PuNh3nJaSymzz 4deqjGHstOkkxVGbN0ce8XQc7vwwzeyo0TrdlNtCUqainD8/0pj/plWesCoNx/dQIume 5gAsxMwCKucDySguGxkuLcva+Tj+jBwNCNSHQ9MBcNtqlvQrSTtgeFjY68lHBIuaQAMZ VdJ5WE2XUJqYZwqSfiWMVXRb7FNTIVdXWLnSbs7E8szfoZkYxB1SlEJjcWS72djZdhje OINg== X-Gm-Message-State: AOAM530Vy9quqNKDFEZgU0PuNrOoH6WLqfEMzgBc0Oj1B/t/WW0qsAP8 fDXzMKDjr3EmR2O9wx6DYhuu9LEGiv+dJ9VwLN4= X-Google-Smtp-Source: ABdhPJx4+0C4ZMjojPrMvfx/pWWIIk2+JtI9JxGgnlcpOj5bcasfPEi8Kd9j/zLYXfF/S3jeUxzdMIltUhI+kpTKj+0= X-Received: by 2002:a05:6e02:eb3:: with SMTP id u19mr33721756ilj.130.1595411708367; Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:55:08 -0700 (PDT) MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <20200306164104.15528-1-aostruszka@marvell.com> <3669914.27dMEtFVk2@thomas> <5216067.OUfDcfORJS@thomas> In-Reply-To: <5216067.OUfDcfORJS@thomas> From: Jerin Jacob Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:24:52 +0530 Message-ID: To: Thomas Monjalon Cc: "Andrzej Ostruszka [C]" , =?UTF-8?Q?Morten_Br=C3=B8rup?= , Stephen Hemminger , dpdk-dev , techboard@dpdk.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Subject: Re: [dpdk-dev] [PATCH v2 1/4] lib: introduce IF Proxy library X-BeenThere: dev@dpdk.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.15 Precedence: list List-Id: DPDK patches and discussions List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Errors-To: dev-bounces@dpdk.org Sender: "dev" On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 2:57 PM Thomas Monjalon wrote: > > 22/07/2020 11:09, Jerin Jacob: > > On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 2:26 PM Thomas Monjalon wrote: > > > 22/07/2020 10:45, Jerin Jacob: > > > > On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 6:10 AM Thomas Monjalon wrote: > > > > > > > > > > In addition may I ask your opinion on the changes that are required > > > > > > before the library can be accepted? > > > > > > > > > > Very few contributors take time to look at it. > > > > > Clearly we want this feature. We really want it, > > > > > but we are not able to dedicate enough time for its review (blaming myself). > > > > > That's why I Cc the techboard to try a new process: > > > > > > > > > > For such feature requiring a community design, > > > > > and not having enough feedback to progress in a timely manner, > > > > > I propose drafting the design in a Technical Board meeting > > > > > (a regular or specific one). > > > > > > > > Since the patch series already have the documentation for library[1], > > > > example application [2] > > > > in addition to the implementation. > > > > For everyone's benefit, it would good to know what is the expectation > > > > of draft design so that one can create > > > > such a document as part of the new process and it can apply for new > > > > another library. > > > > > > > > [1] http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71953/ > > > > [2] http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71956/ > > > > > > I don't understand Jerin. > > > What is your question? > > > Are you proposing to include a design document as part of the patches? > > > > No > > > > > In my opinion, the cover letter is a good place to explain a design. > > > > Agree. > > > > Currently, In the patch series already have the design[1] in the cover > > letter and documentation[2] > > [1] > > http://mails.dpdk.org/archives/dev/2020-June/171070.html > > [2] > > http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71953/ > > > > Thomas, I did not understand the expectation of "I propose drafting > > the design in a Technical Board meeting". > > You mean, Techboard will define/draft the design? or Are you expecting > > anything from the patch submitter otherthan > > participating in the discussion. > > The description is not clear, Hence I am asking. > > OK now I understand what is not clear :) > > Because this design discussion is not progressing enough on the mailing list, > I propose discussing in a techboard meeting with Andrzej, > and come to a conclusion about what are the expectations. > The goal is to approve the technical direction, > so Andrzej can rework while being sure his work will be accepted. > > Does it make sense? Make sense to me. I will leave @Andrzej Ostruszka to share his preference. > >