Re: [PATCH 1/2] dt-bindings: gpu: mali-valhall-csf: Document i.MX952 support

[Krzysztof Kozlowski]

On 01/04/2026 13:01, Guangliu Ding wrote:
> Hi Krzysztof
> 
>> On 01/04/2026 12:31, Guangliu Ding wrote:
>>>> Either add the patch(es) that use the compatible to this series in
>>>> v2, or put a comment in the commit message on where we can see the
>> driver changes.
>>>>
>>>
>>> According to discussions with the GPU vendor, this is a hardware
>>> limitation of Mali-G310 rather than a hardware bug, and it has been
>>> addressed in newer Mali GPU families.
>>>
>>> In addition, ipa_counters are not enabled in the current Panthor
>>> driver. We observed this issue with the private Mali DDK where ipa_counters
>> were enabled.
>>> Therefore, keeping the compatible string is necessary to allow for future
>> divergence.
>>
>> No one discusses here whether you need separate compatible string.
>> writing bindings and all my talks are (e.g. DTS 101) are clearly expecting you.
>>
>> We discuss only the lack of compatibility in terms of DT, how DT sees
>> compatible devices.
>>
>> And lack of driver code is clear indication that devices are compatible in terms
>> how DT understands it. Feel encouraged to bring actual arguments in commit
>> msgs in the future.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Krzysztof
> 
> So the best approach is only reserve "arm,mali-valhall-csf" for now, since currently there is
> no need for an additional compatible entry from a DT compatibility perspective.
> We can introduce "nxp,imx952-mali" in future commits if hardware or driver differences
> actually require it, and include more detailed justification in the commit message. Right?

So does that mean you decided not to read writing bindings document?

Best regards,
Krzysztof