Re: [PATCH] Input: matrix-keymap - remove unused keymap_name parameter

From: Geert Uytterhoeven
Date: Mon Aug 18 2025 - 02:42:05 EST


Hi Dmitry,

On Fri, 15 Aug 2025 at 19:47, Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The keymap_name parameter of matrix_keypad_build_keymap() is used to
> specify the device tree property containing the keymap. If NULL, it
> defaults to 'linux,keymap'.
>
> All current callers pass NULL for this parameter, relying on the default
> value. Remove the redundant parameter from the function declaration,
> definition, and all call sites to simplify the API.
>
> Signed-off-by: Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@xxxxxxxxx>
> ---
>
> Robin, Andy, Geert, ht16k33 is the only driver using this API that is
> outside of drivers/input. Would you mind if I merge the patch through my
> tree and not try t introduce intermediate API variant and split
> the merge across multiple releases?

I wouldn't mind.
Thanks!

Gr{oetje,eeting}s,

Geert

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