Re: Local-variable initialization semantic patch update

On Mon, 7 Apr 2025, Erick Karanja wrote:

> The original semantic patch had deficiencies in handling
> local variable initialization, especially with function calls in
> declarations.
> This reduced readability, obscured side effects and made debugging
> harder.

It is best to inline the semantic patches in the email, so that people can
easily read and comment on it.

Also, please try to be more direct in your comments.  "had deficiencies"
is not informative.  What was the problem?  What have you done about it?
The log message should be a guide to help the person receiving the new
code to know what to look for and to find out what is going on.

julia

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> Suggested-by: Greg KH <[email protected]>
> Suggested-by: Julia Lawall <[email protected]>
> Suggested-by: Dan Carpenter <[email protected]>
>
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