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Subsystem and maintainer tree specific development process notesΒΆ

The purpose of this document is to provide subsystem specific information which is supplementary to the general development process handbook Documentation/process.

Contents:

  • 1. Networking subsystem (netdev)
    • 1.1. tl;dr
    • 1.2. netdev
    • 1.3. Development cycle
    • 1.4. git trees and patch flow
    • 1.5. netdev patch review
    • 1.6. Preparing changes
    • 1.7. Limit patches outstanding on mailing list
    • 1.8. Testing
    • 1.9. Supported status for drivers
    • 1.10. Reviewer guidance
    • 1.11. Testimonials / feedback
  • 2. SoC Subsystem
    • 2.1. Overview
    • 2.2. Maintainers
    • 2.3. Information for (new) Submaintainers
  • 3. SoC Platforms with DTS Compliance Requirements
    • 3.1. Overview
    • 3.2. Strict DTS DT Schema and dtc Compliance
  • 4. The tip tree handbook
    • 4.1. What is the tip tree?
    • 4.2. Patch submission notes
    • 4.3. Coding style notes
    • 4.4. Commit notifications
  • 5. KVM x86
    • 5.1. Foreword
    • 5.2. TL;DR
    • 5.3. Trees
    • 5.4. Development
    • 5.5. Testing
    • 5.6. Posting
    • 5.7. Notifications
    • 5.8. Vulnerabilities
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