Re: [PATCH] USB: core: add 'shutdown' callback to usb_driver

[Aditya Garg <gargaditya08@live.com>]

> On 6 Jul 2024, at 2:32 PM, gregkh@linuxfoundation.org wrote:
> 
> On Sat, Jul 06, 2024 at 08:56:05AM +0000, Aditya Garg wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Greg
>> 
>>>> On 6 Jul 2024, at 1:43 PM, gregkh@linuxfoundation.org wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Jul 05, 2024 at 11:21:06AM +0000, Aditya Garg wrote:
>>>> From: Kerem Karabay <kekrby@gmail.com>
>>>> 
>>>> This simplifies running code on shutdown for USB drivers.
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sorry, but this does not explain why this is needed at all :(
>>> 
>>> Where did this change come from?  What problem does it solve?  Why
>>> should we take it?
>>> 
>> 
>> Currently there is no standardized method for USB drivers to handle
>> shutdown events. This patch simplifies running code on shutdown for USB
>> devices by adding a shutdown callback to usb_driver. It also implements the
>> new method to existing "USB Attached SCSI” driver that required shutdown
>> 
>> Is this good enough?
> 
> It's a good start, yes.
> 
> But as you say "also" that means you should split this up into at least
> 2 changes, right?

Patch 1 with changes to hid core
Patch 2 implementing the change to uas 

Right?
> 
>>> I think I know the answers to these questions, but you need to document
>>> it here as to why it is needed (please read the kernel documentation for
>>> how to write a good changelog text and subject line.)
>> 
>> The subject looks fine to me. If you think it can be improved, suggestions shall be appreciated.
> 
> When you split the patch up, the subject lines will get better.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> greg k-h