Re: [PATCH v3 1/2] gpio: dt-bindings: add parsing of loongson gpio offset

[Krzysztof Kozlowski <krzysztof.kozlowski@linaro.org>]

On 09/08/2023 09:28, Yinbo Zhu wrote:
>>
>>>     - gpio-ranges
>>>     - interrupts
>>>   
>>> @@ -49,11 +82,16 @@ examples:
>>>       #include <dt-bindings/interrupt-controller/irq.h>
>>>   
>>>       gpio0: gpio@1fe00500 {
>>> -      compatible = "loongson,ls2k-gpio";
>>> +      compatible = "loongson,ls2k1000-gpio";
>>>         reg = <0x1fe00500 0x38>;
>>>         ngpios = <64>;
>>>         #gpio-cells = <2>;
>>>         gpio-controller;
>>> +      loongson,gpio-conf-offset = <0>;
>>> +      loongson,gpio-in-offset = <0x20>;
>>> +      loongson,gpio-out-offset = <0x10>;
>>> +      loongson,gpio-ctrl-mode = <0>;
>>> +      loongson,gpio-inten-offset = <0x30>;
>>
>> I still think that you just embed the programming model into properties,
>> instead of using dedicated compatible for different blocks. It could be
>> fine, although I would prefer to check it with your DTS
> 
> Okay, I got it,  and if I understand correctly, you seem to agree with
> me adding attributes like this.
> 
> And, if using this method that programming model into dts properites,
> then when adding a new platform's GPIO,  there is no longer a need to
> modify the driver because gpio controller is compatible and different
> platform can use a same compatible.

Uhu, so there we are. You use this method now to avoid new compatibles.
No, therefore I do not agree.

> 
>>
>> Where is your DTS?
> 
> 
> Sorry, the dts containing gpio nodes are only available in the product
> code and have not been sent to the community yet.

Does not help to convince us, but it is your right. With this and above
explanation, my answer is no - NAK.

Best regards,
Krzysztof