Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:20:35 +0200 | From | Johannes Weiner <> | Subject | Re: how to properly post/disseminate kernel cleanup/janitorial possibilities? |
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[added Jiri on CC]
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 04:46:46PM -0400, Robert P. J. Day wrote: > > since i, on an occasional basis, run a set of scanning scripts i > wrote and promptly annoy the crap out of everyone with the results, > i'm open to the proper way to do this scanning and get the results out > there to people who might be interested while not bugging those folks > who aren't. > > a while back, a few people suggested a wiki page, while others > disagreed, suggesting that no one will follow a link to a wiki page > and will only read what's directly on the list. grapple, grapple. > > in the end (as i'm sure you're aware by now), i post the results > here: > > http://www.crashcourse.ca/wiki/index.php/Kernel_cleanup > > i'm convinced that there's value in the links i've promoted lately -- > scanning Kconfig files for unused or "bad" CONFIG variables, not just > to clean historical cruft out of those files but because, on occasion, > the scanning really does track down typoes and errors. > > not quite so critical is a "style" script i wrote, which looks for > places to simplify code by using some of the macros/functions defined > in include/linux/kernel.h. i ran that script again earlier today, and > posted only *some* of the results here: > > http://www.crashcourse.ca/wiki/index.php/The_style_script > > long story short, i have a *pile* of scripts and sub-scripts i'm happy > to run and post the results of since it takes practically zero time on > my part, i'm just open to what folks think is the most productive way > to do that, and also for any other scanning i can add since, by now, > any other patterns to scan for would just represent adding a line or > two to a script. > > thoughts?
Yes. I wonder why you take the time to generate the output and email it but then stop there instead of just sending patches?
grep -A5 TRIVIAL MAINTAINERS
Perhaps Jiri can pick up some of the patches that remove stale config symbols, correct typos etc.
Yes, these corrections take care of cruft. But I think installing output of scripts on wiki pages and asking for other people to fix them up is more than these things deserve. It's a bit like writing a list containing
- wash up mug - grind beans - boil water - put grinded beans in mug - put filter in mug - put hot water in mug
instead of just making coffee already.
Hannes
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