|WARNING| [v2] dma/idxd: remove experimental on whole driver

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Test-Label: ai-code-review
Test-Status: WARNING
https://dpdk.org/patch/172643

_AI Code Review_

=== Patch Review: series.patch (via Claude) ===
Review date: 2026-11-04

# DPDK Patch Review

## Analysis

This patch removes the "EXPERIMENTAL" designation from the Intel IDXD DMA driver in the MAINTAINERS file.

### Correctness Review

No correctness issues identified. This is a documentation-only change to the MAINTAINERS file.

### Code Style Review

Not applicable - this patch only modifies the MAINTAINERS file, which is not source code.

### API and Documentation Requirements

**Error: Missing release notes update**

The patch removes the experimental designation from a driver, which is a significant change in API stability guarantees. According to AGENTS.md:

> Changes to existing API require release notes

When a driver or component graduates from experimental to stable status, this should be documented in the release notes under a section like "API Changes" or "Removed Items". Users need to know that this driver is now considered stable and subject to ABI compatibility policies.

The patch should update `doc/guides/rel_notes/release_26_11.rst` (or the appropriate current release notes file) with an entry noting that the idxd driver is no longer experimental.

**Additional observation (Info level):**

The commit message states "Remove this designation as it's been stable for a long time now" but does not provide specific information about:
- How long the driver has been in use
- What testing or validation supports the stability claim
- Whether any known issues remain

While not required, this context would be valuable for reviewers and future reference.

### Process Compliance

The v2 changelog notes "remove CC stable" which is correct - graduating from experimental to stable is a forward-looking change for the current release, not a backport candidate.

## Summary

One error requiring correction:
- Missing release notes update documenting the removal of experimental status

Review-Result: ERROR