[dpdk-dev] [PATCH] doc: add author on cc to git fixline alias

[Adrien Mazarguil]

On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 02:38:52PM +0100, Harry van Haaren wrote:
> With this commit, the correct method to use git fixline to indicate
> a fix of a previous commit has changed. The new rules require the
> author of the original code that is being fixed to be on CC.
> 
> The logic behind this improvement is that if there is a genuine bug,
> one of the ideal people to review is the author of the original code
> being fixed. Adding them on Cc makes them aware of the patch, avoiding
> it from being passed by accidentally while reading the mailing-list.
> 
> Given that the original author (now on Cc:) might not actually review,
> there is no value in keeping the Cc: in git commit history. If the
> original author performs a review, their Reviewed-by: or Acked-by: is
> stored in git history (same as now).
> 
> Signed-off-by: Harry van Haaren <harry.van.haaren at intel.com>

Acked-by: Adrien Mazarguil <adrien.mazarguil at 6wind.com>

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