Re: [PATCH v4 7/7] kernel.h: drop trace_printk.h

[Joel Fernandes]

> On Jan 3, 2026, at 7:58 AM, Andy Shevchenko <andriy.shevchenko@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> On Fri, Jan 02, 2026 at 07:50:59PM -0500, Joel Fernandes wrote:
>> On Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:17:48AM -0500, Steven Rostedt wrote:
> 
> ...
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>> I use trace_printk() all the time for kernel, particularly RCU development.
>> One of the key usecases I have is dumping traces on panic (with panic on warn
>> and stop tracing on warn enabled). This is extremely useful since I can add
>> custom tracing and dump traces when rare conditions occur. I fixed several
>> bugs with this technique.
>> 
>> I also recommend keeping it convenient to use.
> 
> Okay, you know C, please share your opinion what header is the best to hold the
> trace_printk.h to be included.

I do not think it is necessary to move it.

 - Joel



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> With Best Regards,
> Andy Shevchenko
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