Re: [PATCH net-next v1 00/21] lan78xx: Preparations for PHYlink

[Andrew Lunn]

On Tue, Dec 03, 2024 at 08:21:33AM +0100, Oleksij Rempel wrote:
> This patch set is part of the preparatory work for migrating the lan78xx
> USB Ethernet driver to the PHYlink framework. During extensive testing,
> I observed that resetting the USB adapter can lead to various read/write
> errors. While the errors themselves are acceptable, they generate
> excessive log messages, resulting in significant log spam. This set
> improves error handling to reduce logging noise by addressing errors
> directly and returning early when necessary.
> 
> Key highlights of this series include:
> - Enhanced error handling to reduce log spam while preserving the
>   original error values, avoiding unnecessary overwrites.
> - Improved error reporting using the `%pe` specifier for better clarity
>   in log messages.
> - Removal of redundant and problematic PHY fixups for LAN8835 and
>   KSZ9031, with detailed explanations in the respective patches.
> - Cleanup of code structure, including unified `goto` labels for better
>   readability and maintainability, even in simple editors.

We generally say no more than 15 patches in a set. It seems like these
could easily be two sets.

      Andrew