[PATCH v2] docs: dt-bindings: add DTS Coding Style document
Michal Simek
michal.simek at amd.com
Mon Nov 20 23:36:47 PST 2023
On 11/20/23 21:15, Andrew Lunn wrote:
>> +Naming and Valid Characters
>> +---------------------------
>> +
>> +1. Node and property names are allowed to use only:
>> +
>> + * lowercase characters: [a-z]
>> + * digits: [0-9]
>> + * dash: -
>> +
>> +2. Labels are allowed to use only:
>> +
>> + * lowercase characters: [a-z]
>> + * digits: [0-9]
>> + * underscore: _
>> +
>> +3. Unit addresses should use lowercase hex, without leading zeros (padding).
>> +
>> +4. Hex values in properties, e.g. "reg", should use lowercase hex. The address
>> + part can be padded with leading zeros.
>> +
>> +Example::
>> +
>> + gpi_dma2: dma-controller at 800000 {
>> + compatible = "qcom,sm8550-gpi-dma", "qcom,sm6350-gpi-dma";
>> + reg = <0x0 0x00800000 0x0 0x60000>;
>> + }
>
> Hi Krzysztof
>
> What i like about the Linux Coding Style is that most sections have a
> Rationale. I like the way it explains the 'Why?'. It makes it feel
> less arbitrary. When it does not seem arbitrary, but reasoned, i find
> it easier to follow.
>
> Could you add rationale like the Coding Style?
+1 on this.
Thanks,
Michal
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