22/07/2020 11:09, Jerin Jacob: > On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 2:26 PM Thomas Monjalon <tho...@monjalon.net> wrote: > > 22/07/2020 10:45, Jerin Jacob: > > > On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 6:10 AM Thomas Monjalon <tho...@monjalon.net> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > In addition may I ask your opinion on the changes that are required > > > > > before the library can be accepted? > > > > > > > > Very few contributors take time to look at it. > > > > Clearly we want this feature. We really want it, > > > > but we are not able to dedicate enough time for its review (blaming > > > > myself). > > > > That's why I Cc the techboard to try a new process: > > > > > > > > For such feature requiring a community design, > > > > and not having enough feedback to progress in a timely manner, > > > > I propose drafting the design in a Technical Board meeting > > > > (a regular or specific one). > > > > > > Since the patch series already have the documentation for library[1], > > > example application [2] > > > in addition to the implementation. > > > For everyone's benefit, it would good to know what is the expectation > > > of draft design so that one can create > > > such a document as part of the new process and it can apply for new > > > another library. > > > > > > [1] http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71953/ > > > [2] http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71956/ > > > > I don't understand Jerin. > > What is your question? > > Are you proposing to include a design document as part of the patches? > > No > > > In my opinion, the cover letter is a good place to explain a design. > > Agree. > > Currently, In the patch series already have the design[1] in the cover > letter and documentation[2] > [1] > http://mails.dpdk.org/archives/dev/2020-June/171070.html > [2] > http://patches.dpdk.org/patch/71953/ > > Thomas, I did not understand the expectation of "I propose drafting > the design in a Technical Board meeting". > You mean, Techboard will define/draft the design? or Are you expecting > anything from the patch submitter otherthan > participating in the discussion. > The description is not clear, Hence I am asking.
OK now I understand what is not clear :) Because this design discussion is not progressing enough on the mailing list, I propose discussing in a techboard meeting with Andrzej, and come to a conclusion about what are the expectations. The goal is to approve the technical direction, so Andrzej can rework while being sure his work will be accepted. Does it make sense?
