Re: [PATCH 2/2] tpm_tis: Clean up the force=1 module parameter

From: Jarkko Sakkinen
Date: Tue Dec 01 2015 - 15:52:10 EST


On Tue, Dec 01, 2015 at 10:43:42AM -0700, Jason Gunthorpe wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 01, 2015 at 10:35:08AM +0200, Jarkko Sakkinen wrote:
>
> > In addition I want this fix as a single patch, not as two-patch set.
> > The first patch might have made sense when the fix was being developed
> > but now it's just really akward change.
>
> No, you are not in tune with the kernel standard when you are
> suggesting merging these patches. Each patch is self contained, encompasses a
> single idea/change, and is justifiable on its own.
>
> Ie SubmittingPatches explains:
>
> The point to remember is that each patch should make an easily understood
> change that can be verified by reviewers. Each patch should be
> justifiable on its own merits.
>
> If anything the larger patch should be split, because there is alot
> going on there..

Just saying that at least for me it was easier to understand what was
going on once I squashed the patch. Labels were the only really
confusing part, not the patch size...

> Jason

/Jarkko
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