Re: [PATCH 0/4] dev_printk: add dev_errp_probe() helper

[Andy Shevchenko <andriy.shevchenko@linux.intel.com>]

On Thu, Apr 04, 2024 at 05:03:53PM +0200, Nuno Sá wrote:
> On Thu, 2024-04-04 at 15:15 +0300, Andy Shevchenko wrote:
> > On Thu, Apr 04, 2024 at 01:06:22PM +0200, Nuno Sa wrote:
> > > This series adds a dev_errp_probe() helper. This is similar to
> > > dev_err_probe() but for cases where an ERR_PTR() is to be returned
> > > simplifying patterns like:
> > > 
> > > 	dev_err_probe(dev, ret, ...);
> > > 	return ERR_PTR(ret)
> > 
> > What about ERR_CAST() cases?
> 
> In theory not really needed (I think) but see my reply to the other patch.
> > 
> > > The other three patches are adding users for it. The main motivator for
> > > this were the changes in the commit ("iio: temperature: ltc2983: convert
> > > to dev_err_probe()"). Initially I just had a local helper [1] but then
> > > it was suggested to try a new, common helper. As a result, I looked for
> > > a couple more users.
> > > 
> > > I then move into dev_errp_probe() [2] but it was then suggested to separare
> > > the patch series so we have onde dedicated for the printk helper.
> > > 
> > > [1]:
> > > https://lore.kernel.org/all/20240301-ltc2983-misc-improv-v3-1-c09516ac0efc@analog.com/
> > > [2]:
> > > https://lore.kernel.org/all/20240328-ltc2983-misc-improv-v4-0-0cc428c07cd5@analog.com/
> > 
> > Have you seen mine?
> > 
> > 20220214143248.502-1-andriy.shevchenko@linux.intel.com
> > 
> > (Note, I'm pretty much fine and thankful that you take care of this)
> > 
> 
> Ups nope... I very prefer your naming :). I can take care of this only if you
> don't intend to continue with your series. You sent it first so... :)

No objections, I have no time and that already was rotting for 2+ years.
And pls keep Andi in the circle, he wanted this change to happen.

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With Best Regards,
Andy Shevchenko