Re: [PATCH v3 2/5] dt-bindings: mfd: Add ADI MAX77541/MAX77540

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On 31/01/2023 22:28, Sahin, Okan wrote:
> On Tue, 31 Jan 2023 7:44 PM
> Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzysztof.kozlowski@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> On 31/01/2023 13:02, Sahin, Okan wrote:
>>>>> +  regulators:
>>>>> +    $ref: /schemas/regulator/adi,max77541-regulator.yaml#
>>>>
>>>> No improvements regarding bisectability - this patch fails. If you
>>>> tested this patch, you would see it.
>>>>
>>>> Instead of ignoring comments, either implement them or ask for clarification.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Sorry for misunderstanding, I checked patchset as a whole not one by one this is
>> why I did not get failure after "make dt_binding_check " . Right now, I understand
>> why you are saying this patch fails, but what is your suggestion?  what is the
>> correct order for this patchset? I sent adi,max77541-regulator.yaml in path 4/5.
>> In the light of discussion, should I remove all the parts related to regulator in
>> patch 2/5, then add adi,max77541-regulator.yaml and update
>> adi,max77541.yaml in patch 4/5? or should I add new patch to update
>> adi,max77541.yaml?
>>
>> Regulator binding patch should be first in the series (bindings are before usage),
>> then the MFD binding should come. Your cover letter should clearly at the top
>> mention the dependency. You can also mention dependency in MFD patch after --
>> -, because many of us do not really read cover letters...
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Krzysztof
> Hi Krzysztof,
> 
> Thank you for your feedback. I tried to explain in cover letter .However, I understand that it was not clear enough. I do not want to take your time, but let me ask one thing to understand the case completely. Right now, my order is like below
> [cover letter]->[mfd driver]->[mfd binding]->[regulator driver]->[regulator binding]->[adc]. 
> Should I completely change the ordering  e.g. starting with regulator ending with mfd or is it sufficient to just get the regulator binding just before the mfd bindings?

"bindings are before usage" - what's unclear?

How can you use binding before defining it?

Best regards,
Krzysztof




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