Re: [PATCH 1/2] dt-bindings: gpu: mali-valhall-csf: Document i.MX952 support
From: Krzysztof Kozlowski
Date: Wed Apr 01 2026 - 12:25:46 EST
On 01/04/2026 13:27, Guangliu Ding wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 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?
>
> Actually, I followed the compatible string of gpu node in imx952.dtsi during
> code work since they share the same GPU IP.
> gpu: gpu@4d900000 {
> compatible = "nxp,imx95-mali", "arm,mali-valhall-csf"; >
>
> Is this line in writing bindings document that you want to mention about?
> Could you please share more suggestions about the patch optimization?
> DO add new compatibles in case there are new features or bugs.
Please read entire file. I feel like you avoid doing this and just ask
me to give you shortcut.
There is more than one point from that trivial writing bindings file
which applies here.
Best regards,
Krzysztof