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From: Ferruh Yigit <ferruh.yigit@amd.com>
To: Suanming Mou <suanmingm@nvidia.com>, Ori Kam <orika@nvidia.com>,
	Aman Singh <aman.deep.singh@intel.com>,
	Yuying Zhang <yuying.zhang@intel.com>,
	Dariusz Sosnowski <dsosnowski@nvidia.com>,
	Slava Ovsiienko <viacheslavo@nvidia.com>,
	Matan Azrad <matan@nvidia.com>,
	"NBU-Contact-Thomas Monjalon (EXTERNAL)" <thomas@monjalon.net>,
	Andrew Rybchenko <andrew.rybchenko@oktetlabs.ru>
Cc: "dev@dpdk.org" <dev@dpdk.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH v3 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 11:20:33 +0000	[thread overview]
Message-ID: <de3a38fd-d955-43e8-bb95-ec64db6e6eed@amd.com> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <CO6PR12MB5396C4918317C92BB5929FCBC1432@CO6PR12MB5396.namprd12.prod.outlook.com>

On 2/1/2024 11:09 AM, Suanming Mou wrote:
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ferruh Yigit <ferruh.yigit@amd.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:56 PM
>> To: Suanming Mou <suanmingm@nvidia.com>; Ori Kam <orika@nvidia.com>;
>> Aman Singh <aman.deep.singh@intel.com>; Yuying Zhang
>> <yuying.zhang@intel.com>; Dariusz Sosnowski <dsosnowski@nvidia.com>; Slava
>> Ovsiienko <viacheslavo@nvidia.com>; Matan Azrad <matan@nvidia.com>; NBU-
>> Contact-Thomas Monjalon (EXTERNAL) <thomas@monjalon.net>; Andrew
>> Rybchenko <andrew.rybchenko@oktetlabs.ru>
>> Cc: dev@dpdk.org
>> Subject: Re: [PATCH v3 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure
>>
>> On 1/31/2024 2:57 AM, Suanming Mou wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Ferruh Yigit <ferruh.yigit@amd.com>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 1:19 AM
>>>> To: Suanming Mou <suanmingm@nvidia.com>; Ori Kam <orika@nvidia.com>;
>>>> Aman Singh <aman.deep.singh@intel.com>; Yuying Zhang
>>>> <yuying.zhang@intel.com>; Dariusz Sosnowski <dsosnowski@nvidia.com>;
>>>> Slava Ovsiienko <viacheslavo@nvidia.com>; Matan Azrad
>>>> <matan@nvidia.com>; NBU- Contact-Thomas Monjalon (EXTERNAL)
>>>> <thomas@monjalon.net>; Andrew Rybchenko
>>>> <andrew.rybchenko@oktetlabs.ru>
>>>> Cc: dev@dpdk.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [PATCH v3 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data
>>>> structure
>>>>
>>>> On 1/15/2024 9:13 AM, Suanming Mou wrote:
>>>>> Current rte_flow_action_modify_data struct describes the pkt field
>>>>> perfectly and is used only in action.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is planned to be used for item as well. This commit renames it to
>>>>> "rte_flow_field_data" making it compatible to be used by item.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ack to rename struct to use in pattern.
>>>>
>>>>> Signed-off-by: Suanming Mou <suanmingm@nvidia.com>
>>>>> Acked-by: Ori Kam <orika@nvidia.com>
>>>>> Acked-by: Andrew Rybchenko <andrew.rybchenko@oktetlabs.ru>
>>>>> ---
>>>>>  app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c            |  2 +-
>>>>>  doc/guides/prog_guide/rte_flow.rst     |  2 +-
>>>>>  doc/guides/rel_notes/release_24_03.rst |  1 +
>>>>>  drivers/net/mlx5/mlx5_flow.c           |  4 ++--
>>>>>  drivers/net/mlx5/mlx5_flow.h           |  6 +++---
>>>>>  drivers/net/mlx5/mlx5_flow_dv.c        | 10 +++++-----
>>>>>  lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h                  |  8 ++++----
>>>>>  7 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)
>>>>>
>>>>> diff --git a/app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c
>>>>> b/app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c index ce71818705..3725e955c7 100644
>>>>> --- a/app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c
>>>>> +++ b/app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c
>>>>> @@ -740,7 +740,7 @@ enum index {
>>>>>  #define ITEM_RAW_SIZE \
>>>>>  	(sizeof(struct rte_flow_item_raw) + ITEM_RAW_PATTERN_SIZE)
>>>>>
>>>>> -/** Maximum size for external pattern in struct
>>>>> rte_flow_action_modify_data. */
>>>>> +/** Maximum size for external pattern in struct rte_flow_field_data.
>>>>> +*/
>>>>>  #define ACTION_MODIFY_PATTERN_SIZE 32
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> What do you think to update 'ACTION_MODIFY_PATTERN_SIZE' here too,
>>>> instead of next patch?
>>>
>>> Agree.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> <...>
>>>>
>>>>> diff --git a/lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h b/lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h index
>>>>> affdc8121b..40f6dcaacd 100644
>>>>> --- a/lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h
>>>>> +++ b/lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h
>>>>> @@ -3910,9 +3910,9 @@ enum rte_flow_field_id {
>>>>>   * @warning
>>>>>   * @b EXPERIMENTAL: this structure may change without prior notice
>>>>>   *
>>>>> - * Field description for MODIFY_FIELD action.
>>>>> + * Field description for packet field.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> New note is not very helpful, how can we make it more useful?
>>>>
>>>> Does it make sense to keep 'MODIFY_FIELD' and add 'COMPARE ITEM' in
>>>> next patch, to clarify the intended usage for the struct, otherwise it is too
>> generic.
>>>
>>> OK, sorry, the purpose is to make it generic. So next time if other ITEM or
>> ACTION need that field, it can be used directly.
>>> Otherwise, it feels like it can only be used by 'MODIFY_FIELD' and
>> 'COMPARE_ITEM', what do you think?
>>>
>>
>> I don't have an intention to limit its usage, but to clarify usage for whoever checks
>> the document.
>>
>> "Field description for packet field." doesn't say what exactly it is and cause
>> confusion.
>>
>> Perhaps wording can be changed to say two possible usages are for
>> 'MODIFY_FIELD' and 'COMPARE_ITEM'?
> 
> Sounds good, OK, I will update.
> 
> BTW, I saw the patch apply failed, seems it is due to Raslan's branch has some extra features than your branch.
> So I just want to know is it OK? Or should I still base on your branch? When will the branches be synced.
> 

Thanks.

Can you please rebase next version on next-net, this way we can benefit
from CI checks?


  reply	other threads:[~2024-02-01 11:20 UTC|newest]

Thread overview: 66+ messages / expand[flat|nested]  mbox.gz  Atom feed  top
2023-12-14  3:12 [PATCH 0/2] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2023-12-14  3:12 ` [PATCH 1/2] " Suanming Mou
2023-12-14  3:12 ` [PATCH 2/2] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2023-12-19  1:33 ` [PATCH v2 0/3] [PATCH 0/2] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2023-12-19  1:33   ` [PATCH v2 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-01-09 14:07     ` Ori Kam
2024-01-12  8:03       ` Andrew Rybchenko
2023-12-19  1:33   ` [PATCH v2 2/3] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-01-09 14:26     ` Ori Kam
2024-01-12  8:11     ` Andrew Rybchenko
2024-01-15  8:14       ` Suanming Mou
2023-12-19  1:33   ` [PATCH v2 3/3] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-01-09 14:28     ` Ori Kam
2024-01-15  9:13   ` [PATCH v3 0/3] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2024-01-15  9:13     ` [PATCH v3 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-01-30 17:19       ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-01-31  2:57         ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 10:56           ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-01 11:09             ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 11:20               ` Ferruh Yigit [this message]
2024-02-01 11:39                 ` Suanming Mou
2024-01-15  9:13     ` [PATCH v3 2/3] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-01-30 17:33       ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-01-31  2:47         ` Suanming Mou
2024-01-31 15:56           ` Ori Kam
2024-01-31 16:46             ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-01-31 17:43               ` Ori Kam
2024-01-31 17:54                 ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-01  6:51                   ` Ori Kam
2024-02-01  0:31               ` Suanming Mou
2024-01-15  9:13     ` [PATCH v3 3/3] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-02-01  2:30 ` [PATCH v4 0/3] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2024-02-01  2:30   ` [PATCH v4 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-02-01  2:30   ` [PATCH v4 2/3] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-02-01  2:30   ` [PATCH v4 3/3] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 12:29 ` [PATCH v5 0/3] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 12:29   ` [PATCH v5 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 18:57     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-01 12:29   ` [PATCH v5 2/3] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 18:57     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-01 12:29   ` [PATCH v5 3/3] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-02-01 18:57     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-01 18:56   ` [PATCH v5 0/3] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-02  0:32     ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-02  0:42 ` [PATCH v6 " Suanming Mou
2024-02-02  0:42   ` [PATCH v6 1/3] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-02-05 11:23     ` Thomas Monjalon
2024-02-05 11:49       ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-05 12:39         ` Thomas Monjalon
2024-02-05 12:53           ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-02  0:42   ` [PATCH v6 2/3] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-02-05 13:00     ` Thomas Monjalon
2024-02-05 13:28       ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-05 14:09         ` Thomas Monjalon
2024-02-06  1:26           ` Suanming Mou
2024-02-02  0:42   ` [PATCH v6 3/3] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-02-06  2:06 ` [PATCH v7 0/4] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Suanming Mou
2024-02-06  2:06   ` [PATCH v7 1/4] ethdev: rename action modify field data structure Suanming Mou
2024-02-06 21:23     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-06  2:06   ` [PATCH v7 2/4] ethdev: move flow field data structures Suanming Mou
2024-02-06 21:23     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-06  2:06   ` [PATCH v7 3/4] ethdev: add compare item Suanming Mou
2024-02-06 21:24     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-06  2:06   ` [PATCH v7 4/4] net/mlx5: add compare item support Suanming Mou
2024-02-06 21:23     ` Ferruh Yigit
2024-02-06 21:24   ` [PATCH v7 0/4] ethdev: add RTE_FLOW_ITEM_TYPE_COMPARE Ferruh Yigit

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