Re: [PATCH v3] doc: process: clarify scope of applying-patches as legacy reference

[Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@kernel.org>]

On 04/11/2026 19:31, Oscar Alejandro Sánchez Lucero via B4 Relay wrote:
> From: Oscar Alejandro Sánchez Lucero <aleszlucero@gmail.com>
> 
> The applying-patches.rst document describes the manual manipulation of
> source trees using the traditional 'patch' and 'diff' utilities. While
> technically accurate for non-Git or constrained environments, it can
> create friction for new contributors seeking the primary Git-based
> workflows.
> 
> Update the opening note to explicitly state that this document serves
> as a reference for legacy or constrained workflows. Provide a direct
> cross-reference to howto.rst to steer contributors toward the standard
> Git infrastructure.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Oscar Alejandro Sánchez Lucero <aleszlucero@gmail.com>
> ---
> Signed-off-by: AleSZLucero <aleszlucero@gmail.com>

Drop

> ---
> Changes in v3:
> - EDITME: describe what is new in this series revision.
> - EDITME: use bulletpoints and terse descriptions.
> - Link to v2: https://lore.kernel.org/r/20261104-doc-patch-fix-v2-1-3601fc35c505@gmail.com
> 
> Changes in v2:
> - EDITME: describe what is new in this series revision.
> - EDITME: use bulletpoints and terse descriptions.
> - Link to v1: https://lore.kernel.org/r/20261104-doc-patch-fix-v1-1-617cb9f4cd47@gmail.com

Do you see EDITME?


> ---
>  Documentation/process/applying-patches.rst | 11 ++++++++---
>  1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
> 

...

>  A frequently asked question on the Linux Kernel Mailing List is how to apply
>  a patch to the kernel or, more specifically, what base kernel a patch for
> @@ -20,7 +26,6 @@ In addition to explaining how to apply and revert patches, a brief
>  description of the different kernel trees (and examples of how to apply
>  their specific patches) is also provided.
>  
> -

Why?


Best regards,
Krzysztof