Re: [RFC PATCH bpf-next v1 0/3] bpf: Add BPF program type for overriding tracepoint probes

On 9/18/2025 11:24 PM, Steven Rostedt wrote:

On Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:33:22 +0800
Fuyu Zhao [off-list ref] wrote:

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At the moment, I don’t have a solid real-world example to provide.
This work is still in an exploratory stage.

We shouldn't be in the business of "if you build it, they will come".
Unless there is a concrete use case now, I would not be adding anything.

My entire workflow for what I created in the tracing system was "I have a
need, I will implement it". The "need" came first. I then wrote code to
satisfy that need. It should not be the other way around.

-- Steve

Thanks a lot for the feedback and guidance.

I understand your point that new functionality should be driven by real
needs rather than exploratory ideas.

I’ll keep looking into this. If I find a concrete use case that
demonstrates clear value, I’ll bring it back for discussion.

Thanks again.