Re: [cocci] [PATCH net-next 1/2] scripts/coccinelle: Find PTR_ERR() to %pe candidates

[Markus Elfring <Markus.Elfring@web.de>]

>>>>> +virtual context
>>>>> +virtual org
>>>>> +virtual report
>>>>
>>>> The restriction on the support for three operation modes will need further development considerations.
>>>
>>> I don't understand what you mean?
>>
>> The development status might be unclear for the handling of a varying number of operation modes
>> by coccicheck rules, isn't it?
> 
> I'm sorry, I still don't understand what you mean (the problem is likely
> on my side).

The development status is evolving somehow.


> Do you want me to change anything?

You would like to achieve further software refinements.
Did you notice remaining open issues from public information sources?


>>>>> +p << r.p;
>>>>> +@@
>>>>> +coccilib.org.print_todo(p[0], "WARNING: Consider using %pe to print PTR_ERR()")
>>>>
>>>> I suggest to reconsider the implementation detail once more
>>>> if the SmPL asterisk functionality fits really to the operation modes “org” and “report”.
>>>>
>>>> The operation mode “context” can usually work also without an extra position variable,
>>>> can't it?
>>>
>>> Can you please explain?
>>
>> Are you aware of data format requirements here?
> 
> Apparently not, I'll be glad to learn.

Each “operation mode” is connected with a known data format.
The corresponding software documentation is probably still improvable.
Can you determine data format distinctions from published coccicheck scripts
(and related development discussions)?

Regards,
Markus