Re: [PATCH v2 0/6] selftests/liveupdate: add memfd tests

Pratyush Yadav
2026-04-04T10:02:18Z

On Fri, Apr 03 2026, Andrew Morton wrote:

> On Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:40:06 +0000 Pratyush Yadav <pratyush@kernel.org> wrote:
>
>> This series adds some tests for memfd preservation across a live update.
>> Currently memfd is only tested indirectly via luo_kexec_simple or
>> luo_multi_session. Add a dedicated test suite for it.
>>
>> Patches 1 and 2 are preparatory, adding base framework and helpers, and
>> the other patches each add a test. Some of the code is taken from the
>> libluo patches [0] I sent a while ago.
>
> Look like a nice series and it comes well-reviewed. Maybe my "we're
> all full" policy-making should have a selftests escape clause...
>
> I see that the malignant gaze of Sauron's eye fell upon your work:
> https://sashiko.dev/#/patchset/20260403194014.3704180-1-pratyush@kernel.org

Nothing escapes His Eye...

It does raise some good points for patch 2. I'll send a v3 shortly. It
would be great if this series can go in with this merge window. Since
these are only minor bugfixes and no fundamental changes, I'll keep the
R-by.

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Regards,
Pratyush Yadav