Re: [0/2] net/smc: Adjustments for two function implementations

Markus Elfring
2024-01-02T11:50:31Z

> But it is not very attractive to me since the calls occur on low-frequency paths
> or unlikely condition, resulting in limited performance loss and the current
> kfree() usage is fine and common.

The prioritisation of development activities influences progress in related areas.

> So what is the benfit?

* Source code clarity

* Nicer run time characteristics

See also:
https://wiki.sei.cmu.edu/confluence/display/c/MEM12-C.+Consider+using+a+goto+chain+when+leaving+a+function+on+error+when+using+and+releasing+resources

> I noticed that some other discussions are on-going. It seems like you are trying
> to change other similiar places.

I would appreciate if improvements can be achieved also for similarly affected
software components.

Regards,
Markus