Re: [dpdk-dev] [PATCH v2 4/4] add ABI checks
From: Thomas Monjalon <hidden>
Date: 2020-01-30 15:59:42
30/01/2020 14:06, Trahe, Fiona:
We were unaware the LIST_END change could constitute an ABI breakage, but can see how it affects the array size when picked up. We're exploring options. I agree with Anoob's point that if we don't allow the LIST_END to be modified, then it means no feature can be implemented without ABI breakage. Anyone object to removing those LIST_END elements - or have a better suggestion? Would have to be in 20.11 I suppose.
Yes, having max value right after the last value is ridiculous, it prevents adding any value. In 20.11, we should remove all these *_END and *_MAX from API enums and replace them with a separate #define with reasonnable maximums.