Re: [PATCH v2 1/2] README: restructure with role-based documentation and guidelines

[Geert Uytterhoeven <geert@linux-m68k.org>]

Hi Sasha,

On Sun, 10 Aug 2025 at 10:09, Sasha Levin <sashal@kernel.org> wrote:
> Reorganize README to provide targeted documentation paths for different
> user roles including developers, researchers, security experts,
> maintainers, and AI coding assistants. Add quick start section and
> essential docs links.
>
> Include proper attribution requirements for AI-assisted contributions
> using Assisted-by tags with agent details and tools used.
>
> Signed-off-by: Sasha Levin <sashal@kernel.org>

Thanks for your patch!

> --- a/README
> +++ b/README

> +Who Are You?
> +============
> +
> +Find your role below:
> +
> +* New Kernel Developer - Getting started with kernel development
> +* Academic Researcher - Studying kernel internals and architecture
> +* Security Expert - Hardening and vulnerability analysis
> +* Backport/Maintenance Engineer - Maintaining stable kernels
> +* System Administrator - Configuring and troubleshooting
> +* Maintainer - Leading subsystems and reviewing patches

Kernel Maintainer?
Driver/Subsystem Maintainer?

> +* Hardware Vendor - Writing drivers for new hardware
> +* Distribution Maintainer - Packaging kernels for distros
> +* Agentic Coding - AI assistants working with kernel code

Given the extensive split, what about normal (existing) kernel
developers?

Gr{oetje,eeting}s,

                        Geert

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