Re: [PATCH 2/2] docs: can: update SocketCAN documentation for CAN XL

[Rakuram Eswaran]

On Wed, 31 Dec 2025 at 23:47, Rakuram Eswaran <rakuram.e96@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Extend the SocketCAN documentation to cover CAN XL support, including
> the updated frame layout, MTU definitions, mixed-mode operation, and
> bitrate/XBTR configuration. The new text also explains how error
> signalling behaviour differs between CAN FD, CAN XL mixed-mode, and
> CAN-XL-only operation, as implemented in the current kernel stack.
>
> In addition, provide example iproute2 "ip" tool commands demonstrating
> how to configure CAN XL interfaces and corresponding bittiming
> attributes.
>
> These updates align the documentation with the behaviour of recent
> CAN XL implementations and help users and developers set up correct
> test environments.
>
> Signed-off-by: Rakuram Eswaran <rakuram.e96@xxxxxxxxx>
> ---
> Tested the documentation build with Sphinx; no errors or warnings.
>
> Used below command for testing:
>      make htmldocs SPHINX_WARNINGS_LOG=warnings.log
>
>  Documentation/networking/can.rst | 615 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------
>  1 file changed, 518 insertions(+), 97 deletions(-)
>

Hello Oliver,

Any feedback on this documentation update patch before sending v2?

Best Regards,
Rakuram