17/03/2021 00:34, Ferruh Yigit: > On 3/16/2021 9:19 PM, Thomas Monjalon wrote: > > 16/03/2021 20:18, Ferruh Yigit: > >> On 3/11/2021 1:13 PM, Xueming Li wrote: > >>> + # added in 21.05 > >>> + rte_eth_representor_info_get; > >> > >> New API documented in release notes, "API Changes" section, while merging. > > > > In general we don't mention new API in release notes. > > What is the intent Ferruh? > > > > Intent is just document new APIs. > I recognized that new APIs are not mentioned previously, is there a specific > reason to it? Shouldn't be good to document them?
In general, a new API comes with a new feature description. The API changes section is for documenting what must be adapted in the applications. If we add more info in this section, I'm afraid it will be less straightforward for those who just need to maintain apps.
