Re: [PATCH net-next 2/3] ezchip: Switch to some devm_ function to simplify code

From: Jakub Kicinski
Date: Thu Jan 05 2023 - 13:31:23 EST


On Thu, 5 Jan 2023 07:27:00 +0100 Christophe JAILLET wrote:
> My main point is in the cover letter. I look for feed-back to know if
> patches like that are welcomed. Only the first, Only the second, Both or
> None.

Sorry, missed that.

> These patches (at least 1 and 2) can be seen as an RFC for net
> MAINTAINERS, to see if there is any interest in:
> - axing useless netif_napi_del() calls, when free_netdev() is called
> just after. (patch 1)

I think it'd be too much noise. I'd vote no.

> - simplifying code with axing the error handling path of the probe
> and the remove function in favor of using devm_ functions (patch 2)

I believe DaveM was historically opposed to those helpers in general.
I think we should avoid pure conversions, unless they are part of
development of new features or fix bugs.