Re: [PATCH v2 1/7][next] printk: ringbuffer: rename DESC_COMMITTED_MASK flag

[Petr Mladek]

On Mon 2020-08-24 12:41:32, John Ogness wrote:
> The flag DESC_COMMITTED_MASK has a much longer name compared to the
> other state flags and also is in past tense form, rather than in
> command form. Rename the flag to DESC_COMMIT_MASK in order to match
> the other state flags.

I am not a native speaker. But the command form sounds a bit misleading to me.

I see that the new name will make more sense after adding the state "FINAL".
But "FINAL" will not be a command form either.

I am fine with the change but I would prefer a better commit message.
What about something like?

"A comming support for continuous lines will allow to reopen records
with DESC_COMMITTED_MASK set. As a result, the flag will not longer
describe the final committed state. Rename it to DESC_COMMIT_MASK
as a preparation step."


With the updated commit message:

Reviewed-by: Petr Mladek <pmladek@xxxxxxxx>

Best Regards,
Petr