nuttxpr commented on PR #15594:
URL: https://github.com/apache/nuttx/pull/15594#issuecomment-2598416233

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   This PR does *not* fully meet the NuttX requirements. While it provides a 
summary of the change and testing results, it lacks crucial information in the 
Impact section.  Here's a breakdown:
   
   **Missing Information:**
   
   * **Impact - Is new feature added? Is existing feature changed?**:  This is 
clearly a new feature and should be explicitly stated as "YES - New feature 
added."
   * **Impact on user (will user need to adapt to change?)**:  While seemingly 
minor, this *does* impact users.  Users now have a new way to define 
configurations. This needs to be explained.  Something like "YES - Users can 
now define custom configuration options using `-DCONFIG_XXX=value` during the 
CMake configuration stage."
   * **Impact on build (will build process change?)**:  This *does* impact the 
build process. "YES - The CMake configuration process now recognizes and 
handles `-DCONFIG_XXX` options, adding them to the generated `config.h` file."
   * **Impact on documentation (is update required / provided?)**:  
Documentation almost certainly needs updating to explain this new feature.  If 
documentation *is* provided in the PR itself, state that.  Otherwise, state 
"YES - Documentation updates are required to explain the usage of 
`-DCONFIG_XXX` options."
   
   **Insufficient Information:**
   
   * **Impact (all other sections)**: Simply stating "N/A" is not acceptable.  
Even if there's no impact, explicitly state "NO - No impact on ...".  This 
shows that the impact was considered.
   
   **Recommendations for Improvement:**
   
   1. **Expand the Impact section significantly.**  Address all points 
mentioned above. Be explicit.  Don't assume reviewers will understand the 
implications of the change.
   2. **Clarify the benefit of this change.** Why is this new feature useful?  
What problems does it solve? This should be in the Summary.
   3. **Provide more comprehensive testing logs.** The "ci-check" statement is 
insufficient. Show *relevant* portions of the build logs demonstrating the 
change works as intended.  Include examples with different data types (string, 
integer, etc.) if applicable.
   4. **Consider potential downsides.** Are there any security implications of 
allowing arbitrary `CONFIG_` defines? Could this lead to naming conflicts?
   
   
   By addressing these points, the PR will be much more likely to be accepted.  
Clear and thorough documentation of changes is crucial for open-source projects.
   


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