Re: [PATCH v2] docs: dt-bindings: add DTS Coding Style document

[Krzysztof Kozlowski]

On 20/11/2023 21:15, Andrew Lunn wrote:
>> +Naming and Valid Characters
>> +---------------------------
>> +
>> +1. Node and property names are allowed to use only:
>> +
>> +   * lowercase characters: [a-z]
>> +   * digits: [0-9]
>> +   * dash: -
>> +
>> +2. Labels are allowed to use only:
>> +
>> +   * lowercase characters: [a-z]
>> +   * digits: [0-9]
>> +   * underscore: _
>> +
>> +3. Unit addresses should use lowercase hex, without leading zeros (padding).
>> +
>> +4. Hex values in properties, e.g. "reg", should use lowercase hex.  The address
>> +   part can be padded with leading zeros.
>> +
>> +Example::
>> +
>> +	gpi_dma2: dma-controller@800000 {
>> +		compatible = "qcom,sm8550-gpi-dma", "qcom,sm6350-gpi-dma";
>> +		reg = <0x0 0x00800000 0x0 0x60000>;
>> +	}
> 
> Hi Krzysztof
> 
> What i like about the Linux Coding Style is that most sections have a
> Rationale. I like the way it explains the 'Why?'. It makes it feel
> less arbitrary. When it does not seem arbitrary, but reasoned, i find
> it easier to follow.
> 
> Could you add rationale like the Coding Style?

I did not do it on purpose because it would grow too much.

Best regards,
Krzysztof