[PATCH 00/13] improve the modularization of NFP PMD

[Chaoyong He]

> On 9/20/2023 12:34 PM, Chaoyong He wrote:
> > This patch series aims to improve the modularization of NFP PMD through:
> > * Make the header files self-containing by adding the correct include
> >   statement.
> > * Try to keep the interface of modules as small as possible.
> > * Remove the unneeded include statements to make sure a clean dependent
> >   relations among modules.
> >
> > Chaoyong He (13):
> >   net/nfp: make sure header file is self-containing
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of rxtx module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of nfd3 module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of nfdk module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of common module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of flower module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of flower representor module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of flower ctrl module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of flower cmsg module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of flow module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of meter module
> >   net/nfp: improve modularazation of CPP bridge module
> >   net/nfp: cleanup the include statement of PMD
> >
> 
> Series applied to dpdk-next-net/main, thanks.
> 
> 
> Are these cleanups preparation for a planned work?

Yes, we try to add a common 'drivers/common/nfp' library and a 'dirvers/vdpa/nfp' PMD in this or next release cycle.

For now, our cards are 1PF <--> n physical mode, and we will add support for 1PF <--> 1 physical mode and maybe m PF <--> n physical mode in the future.

The modularization and refactor will make these works easier and the commits more natural to understand.