nuttxpr commented on PR #15989:
URL: https://github.com/apache/nuttx/pull/15989#issuecomment-2722011068

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   This PR description mostly meets the NuttX requirements, but could be 
improved in a few areas for clarity and completeness.
   
   **Strengths:**
   
   * **Clear Summary of the "Why":** The description clearly explains the 
motivation for the change: enabling native Windows CI.
   * **Good Explanation of "How":**  It outlines the technical changes, 
including new files and modifications to existing ones.
   * **Provides Testing Logs (sort of):**  Links to a GitHub Actions run and 
local testing instructions are provided.  However, actual log output is minimal.
   
   
   **Areas for Improvement:**
   
   * **More Precise Summary of "What":**  While the overall goal is clear, the 
summary could be more precise about *what* functionality is being added. For 
instance, mention specific build targets (e.g., "Adds CI support for building 
NuttX natively on Windows using CMake + Ninja, targeting sim, RISC-V, and ARM 
architectures.").
   * **Expand on Impact on Build:** Be more specific about build process 
changes. Does this introduce new build dependencies for Windows users?  Does it 
change anything about how NuttX is configured or built on other platforms?
   * **Show *Relevant* Testing Logs:** The provided logs are insufficient.  
Instead of linking to the entire GitHub Actions run, include snippets of the 
*relevant* build and test output for *each* supported target (sim, RISC-V, 
ARM). The screenshot for ARM is helpful but should be supplemented by textual 
log output. The simulator log output is good, but include similar output for 
the other architectures.  Demonstrate that key functionalities work on each 
target after the change.
   * **Specify Build Host Details:**  The "Testing" section needs more detail 
about the local build host.  Provide specifics about the Windows version, 
PowerShell version, CMake version, Ninja version, MSVC version, and any other 
relevant tool versions used.
   * **Clarify kconfig-tweak Changes:**  Mentioning "kconfig-tweak converted to 
PowerShell" is good, but briefly explain *why* this conversion was necessary 
and *what* specific changes were made (e.g., "Rewrote kconfig-tweak using 
PowerShell to avoid dependencies on sed and grep, which are not readily 
available in standard Windows environments.").
   * **Consider Documentation Impact:** Even if no formal documentation updates 
are *required*, consider whether a brief note in the README or contributing 
guidelines might be helpful for Windows users who want to leverage the new CI 
capabilities.
   
   
   **Example Improvements to the Testing Section:**
   
   ```
   ## Testing
   
   I confirm that changes are verified on local setup and works as intended:
   
   * Build Host: Windows 11, PowerShell 7.3.0, CMake 3.25, Ninja 1.11.1, MSVC 
v143 (Visual Studio 2022)
   * Targets:
       * sim (msvc): Windows 11
       * risc-v: qemu-rv32 (specify the specific RISC-V target)
       * arm: nucleo-l152re (specify the specific ARM target)
   
   Testing logs **before** change (for each target - demonstrate the previous 
behavior/error):
   ```
   <Relevant log snippets showing previous behavior/error for each target>
   ```
   
   Testing logs **after** change (for each target - show successful build and 
basic functionality):
   
   **sim (msvc):**
   ```
   <Output of 'nuttx.exe' demonstrating basic NSH functionality, similar to 
what's already provided>
   ```
   
   **risc-v:**
   ```
   <Build output showing successful compilation>
   <QEMU output showing boot and basic functionality>
   ```
   
   **arm (nucleo-l152re):**
   ```
   <Build output showing successful compilation>
   <Serial console output showing boot and basic functionality.  Include more 
than just the screenshot.>
   ```
   ```
   
   
   By addressing these points, the PR description will be more comprehensive 
and easier for reviewers to assess the changes thoroughly. Remember, clarity 
and completeness are crucial for a smooth review process and successful 
integration of your contributions.
   


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