[dpdk-dev] [PATCH v9 08/10] ethdev: new API to get representor info

Ferruh Yigit ferruh.yigit at intel.com
Wed Mar 17 18:11:36 CET 2021


On 3/17/2021 6:57 AM, Thomas Monjalon wrote:
> 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.
> 
> 

OK, I will remove it back.


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