Re: [RFC] Patch review challenges

From: Markus Elfring
Date: Fri Jun 21 2024 - 04:15:49 EST


> The issue is one of communication and the way reviews are conducted.
>
> Reviewing other people's work is challenging and requires a certain
> skill-set, of which _excellent_ communication skills are non-negotiable.

Patch feedback and change tolerance can vary also according to involved communities.


> Why not concentrate on more complex submissions for a while and grow
> your repertoire of common review points,

Further collateral evolution can be considered there depending on
corresponding development resources.


> rather than repeating the same few over and over?

Some factors are probably known also according to corresponding statistics.
Several contributors are stumbling on recurring improvement possibilities
in published information.


> Reading other, more experienced maintainer's reviews would also be a good use
> of your time.

I am trying to influence adjustments in desirable directions for a while.

Regards,
Markus