> From: Stephen Hemminger [mailto:step...@networkplumber.org] > Sent: Saturday, 2 April 2022 02.54 > > Semantics and naming should be the same as Linux kernel or you risk > having to reeducate too many people.
Although I do see significant value in that point, I don't consider the Linux kernel API the definitive golden standard in all regards. If DPDK can do better, it should. However, if different naming/semantics does a better job for DPDK, then we should take care to avoid similar function names with different behavior than Linux, to reduce the risk of incorrect use by seasoned Linux kernel developers.
