[dpdk-web] [RFC PATCH] process: new library approval in principle

[Jerin Jacob]

On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 9:10 PM Kevin Traynor <ktraynor at redhat.com> wrote:
>
> On 13/02/2023 09:26, jerinj at marvell.com wrote:
> > From: Jerin Jacob <jerinj at marvell.com>
> >
> > Based on TB meeting[1] action item, defining
> > the process for new library approval in principle.
> >
> > [1]
> > https://mails.dpdk.org/archives/dev/2023-January/260035.html
> >
> > Signed-off-by: Jerin Jacob <jerinj at marvell.com>
> > ---
> >   content/process/_index.md | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> >   1 file changed, 33 insertions(+)
> >   create mode 100644 content/process/_index.md
> >
> > diff --git a/content/process/_index.md b/content/process/_index.md
> > new file mode 100644
> > index 0000000..21c2642
> > --- /dev/null
> > +++ b/content/process/_index.md
> > @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
> > ++++
> > +title = "Process"
> > +weight = "9"
> > ++++
> > +
> > +## Process for new library approval in principle
> > +
> > +### Rational
> > +
> > +Adding a new library to DPDK codebase with proper RFC and then full patch-sets is
> > +significant work and getting early approval-in-principle that a library help DPDK contributors
> > +avoid wasted effort if it is not suitable for various reasons.
> > +
> > +### Process
> > +
> > +1. When a contributor would like to add a new library to DPDK code base, the contributor must send
> > +the following items to DPDK mailing list for TB approval-in-principle.
> > +
> > +   - Purpose of the library.
> > +   - Scope of the library.
> > +   - Any licensing constraints.
> > +   - Justification for adding to DPDK.
> > +   - Any other implementations of the same functionality in other libs/products and how this version differs.
>
> - Dependencies
>
> (Need to know if it's introducing new dependencies to the project)

Ack. I will add in next version.


>
> > +   - Public API specification header file as RFC
> > +       - Optional and good to have.
> > +       - TB may additionally request this collateral if needed to get more clarity on scope and purpose.
> > +
> > +2. TB to schedule discussion on this in upcoming TB meeting along with author. Based on the TB
> > +schedule and/or author availability, TB may need maximum three TB meeting slots.
> > +
> > +3. Based on mailing list and TB meeting discussions, TB to vote for approval-in-principle and share
> > +the decision in the mailing list.
> > +
>
> How about having three outcomes:
> - Approval in principal
> - Not approved
> - Further information needed

Ack. I will add in next version.

>