Re: mfd: asic3: One function call less in asic3_irq_probe()

[Markus Elfring]

>> I suggest to reduce a bit of duplicate source code also at this place.
>
> Duplicate code (logic) or just characters ?

Both.


> IMHO, readability is an important aspect, so we could be careful about that.

This is usual.

The code text size can influence this aspect in considerable ways.


>> We can have different opinions about the criteria which are relevant here.
>
> Which criterias are you operating on ?

I suggest occasionally again to reconsider consequences around a principle
like âDon't repeat yourselfâ.


> I think it's good that you're using tools like cocci for pointing out
> *possible* points of useful refactoring.

Thanks for your general understanding.


> But that doesn't mean that a particular patch can be accepted
> or not in the greater context.

Would you like to find the corresponding change acceptance out at all?


> Note that such issues are pretty subjective

The situation depends on some factors.


> - it's not a technical

I got an other impression.


> but an asthetic matter,

This matters also.


> so such issues can't be resolved by logic.

I guess that it can help.

Regards,
Markus