Hi Ayush, On Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:52:22 +0530 Ayush Singh <ayush@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: ... > > What is the reason for not using symbols directly as described here [3]? > > I do like this approach since it does not pollute the global symbols. > Just want to know if there are any other reasons for it. > Modifying the __symbols__ node at runtime (adding / removing properties in it) exposes memory leaks if __symbols__ already exist in the live DT. This __symbols__ node exist if the dtb was compiled with '-@' or if you chain the overlay (i.e. __symbols__ node created by the first overlay). I think also that some conflicts can appears. What happens if you want to add a new label but this label is already present for some other purpose? Best regards, Hervé
