|SUCCESS| examples/l3fwd: sync cli options with documentation

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Test-Label: ai-code-review
Test-Status: SUCCESS
https://dpdk.org/patch/172733

_AI Code Review_

=== Patch Review: series.patch (via Claude) ===
Review date: 2026-11-09

# DPDK Patch Review

## Review of Patch: "examples/l3fwd: sync cli options with documentation"

This patch synchronizes command-line options between the code and documentation in the l3fwd example application. I have reviewed it for correctness bugs, coding style, API requirements, and guideline compliance.

### ERRORS

None identified.

### WARNINGS

None identified.

### INFO

**Documentation synchronization is complete and accurate:**

The patch correctly identifies and fixes discrepancies between `print_usage()` and the RST documentation. The verification script output shown in the commit message confirms all 25 active options now appear at least twice in both files (once in definition, once in usage/description), demonstrating complete coverage.

**Positive observations:**

1. The removal of `--hash-entry-num` from documentation is correct - the option was removed in commit f5251734c5e1 but the documentation was not updated at that time.

2. The additions to `print_usage()` synopsis are minimal and follow the existing pattern (optional parameters in brackets with appropriate uppercase placeholders).

3. The RST documentation additions follow the existing formatting style with consistent use of ``:`` separator and proper description structure.

4. The `.mailmap` entry properly maps the author's personal and corporate email addresses.

5. All added option descriptions are clear and consistent with DPDK documentation style.

**Minor style observation (RST formatting):**

The new option descriptions in `l3_forward.rst` use a simple list format with `* `` bullets. While this matches the existing style in that file, the section could benefit from being a definition list (term followed by indented description) for better structure. However, changing this would require reformatting the entire options section for consistency, which is beyond the scope of this synchronization patch.

Review-Result: CLEAN