Re: [PATCH v2 1/3] dt-bindings: platform: Add bindings for Qcom's EC on IT8987

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niedz., 22 gru 2024 o 08:55 Maya Matuszczyk <maccraft123mc@xxxxxxxxx>
napisał(a):
>
> niedz., 22 gru 2024 o 07:40 Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzk@xxxxxxxxxx> napisał(a):
> >
> > On 22/12/2024 07:33, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
> > >> +properties:
> > >> +  compatible:
> > >> +    oneOf:
> > >> +      - const: qcom,x1e-it8987-ec
> > >
> > > That's not a SoC, so I don't understand:
> > > 1. referring to the SoC,
> > > 2. Having this alone and as fallback.
> > >
> > > It does not look like you tested the bindings, at least after quick
> > > look. Please run 'make dt_binding_check' (see
> > > Documentation/devicetree/bindings/writing-schema.rst for instructions).
> > > Maybe you need to update your dtschema and yamllint. Don't rely on
> > > distro packages for dtschema and be sure you are using the latest
> > > released dtschema.
> >
> > BTW, for sure Qualcomm did not develop/create it8987, so it cannot be
> > used here. Come with specific compatible for this given, one product:
> > embedded controller on one Lenovo laptop and use it also as filename.
>
> Under these assumptions:
>
> - Qualcomm developed the firmware running on the IT8987 in most x1e machines
> - IT8987 is also used in other machines with a non-compatible firmware
> - The driver name should reflect the assumptions
>
> I think the name qcom,x1e-it8987-ec is not the worst name for it, as
> "ite,it8987-ec" would imply compatibility with other devices running
> non-compatible firmware,
> and names specifying only the device wouldn't reflect the "firmware is
> based on what qcom did and it's driven the same way" part
>
> Which other names do you think would fit this better?

In case it wasn't clear:
This was a genuine question - I have no idea how to name this driver
and this was the best I could come up with

>
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Krzysztof





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