[Ksummit-2013-discuss] DT bindings as ABI [was: Do we have people interested in device tree janitoring / cleanup?]

On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 08:49:43AM -0700, Olof Johansson wrote:

Long term, final goal is likely to be close to what Russell is saying

Why is this a long term goal? Start today.

-- nothing should go into the kernel tree unless the binding is in a
fully stable state. However, we have a transitional period between now
and then, and even when we're at the final state there will be need to
have some sort of sandbox for development and test of future bindings.

Why not just set up a git tree right away?

Dealing with all that, as well as the actual process for locking in
bindings, is what needs to be sorted out.

I think we're all in agreement that bindings that change over time are
nothing but pain, but we're arguing that in circles anyway.

No.

I keep saying, the bindings must be stable ABI, *today*.

You keep saying, maybe later, but until then we will make things up as
we go along.

Thanks,
Richard