Re: [PATCH net-next v3 2/2] net: ipv6: ioam6: new feature tunsrc

[Justin Iurman]

On 8/22/24 10:44, Paolo Abeni wrote:
> On 8/17/24 15:18, Justin Iurman wrote:
> > This patch provides a new feature (i.e., "tunsrc") for the tunnel (i.e.,
> > "encap") mode of ioam6. Just like seg6 already does, except it is
> > attached to a route. The "tunsrc" is optional: when not provided (by
> > default), the automatic resolution is applied. Using "tunsrc" when
> > possible has a benefit: performance. See the comparison:
> >   - before (= "encap" mode): https://ibb.co/bNCzvf7
> >   - after (= "encap" mode with "tunsrc"): https://ibb.co/PT8L6yq
>
> Please note that Jakub's question about self-tests still stands off.
>
> I think the easier path for that goal is to have this patch merged, and 
> than the iproute counter-part, and finally adds the related functional 
> tests (you will need to probe the kernel and iproute features), but 
> please follow-up on that, thanks!

+1, that was also my plan (see my answer to Jakub in -v2). It's on my 
todo list ;-)

> Paolo