Re: [PATCH v2 6/7] dt-bindings: net: realtek: Add property to configure LED mode

[Andrew Lunn]

On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:14:18AM -0700, Matthias Kaehlcke wrote:
> I'm working on a generic binding.
> 
> I wonder what is the best process for reviewing/landing it, I'm
> doubting between two options:
> 
> a) only post the binding doc and the generic PHY code that reads
>    the configuration from the DT. Post Realtek patches once
>    the binding/generic code has been acked.
> 
>    pros: no churn from Realtek specific patches
>    cons: initially no (real) user of the new binding
> 
> b) post generic and Realtek changes together
> 
>    pros: the binding has a user initially
>    cons: churn from Realtek specific patches
> 
> I can do either, depending on what maintainers/reviewers prefer. I'm
> slightly inclined towards a)

Hi Matthias

It is normal to include one user of any generic API which is added,
just to make is clear how an API should be used.

     Andrew