|SUCCESS| vhost: remove dependency on PCI library

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Test-Label: ai-code-review
Test-Status: SUCCESS
https://dpdk.org/patch/168712

_AI Code Review_

=== Patch Review: series.patch (via Claude) ===
Review date: 2026-08-31

# DPDK Patch Review

## Patch: vhost: remove dependency on PCI library

### Summary
This patch removes the PCI library dependency from the vhost library's meson build configuration, as it is no longer needed after the async datapath switched to dmadev.

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## FINDINGS

### Errors
None

### Warnings
None

### Info

**1. Release notes update recommended**

The patch removes a build dependency (PCI library), which is a change that may affect applications or build systems that expect the vhost library to link against the PCI library. While this is likely a transparent change for most users, consider documenting it in the release notes under "Removed Items" or "API Changes" if the PCI library was part of the documented build dependencies.

**Context:**
- File: (release notes not modified)
- This is a build dependency change rather than an API change, so release notes may not be strictly required, but could be helpful for completeness.

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## OVERALL ASSESSMENT

This is a clean, focused patch that removes an unused dependency. The change is:
- **Correct**: Removing unused dependencies is good practice and reduces build complexity
- **Well-justified**: The commit message clearly explains why the dependency is no longer needed (async datapath switched to dmadev)
- **Properly scoped**: Single-line change to the appropriate meson.build file
- **Has proper attribution**: Includes a Fixes: tag referencing the commit that made this dependency obsolete

The patch follows DPDK coding standards and contribution guidelines. No correctness issues, style violations, or mandatory documentation issues were identified.