[PATCH v1 0/2] ethdev: add random item support

[Ivan Malov]

Hi Michael,

Very interesting proposal. However, could you please
provide a use case example for this feature and also
provide an example of where such value could come
from, theoretically.

Thank you.

On Tue, 22 Aug 2023, Michael Baum wrote:

> Add support for matching random value using new "rte_flow_item_random"
> structure.
> This random value is not based on the packet data/headers.
> Application shouldn't assume that this value is kept during the life
> time of the packet.
>
> Michael Baum (2):
>  ethdev: add random item support
>  app/testpmd: add random item support
>
> app/test-pmd/cmdline_flow.c                 | 30 ++++++++++++++++++-
> doc/guides/nics/features/default.ini        |  1 +
> doc/guides/prog_guide/rte_flow.rst          | 11 +++++++
> doc/guides/rel_notes/release_23_11.rst      |  4 +++
> doc/guides/testpmd_app_ug/testpmd_funcs.rst |  4 +++
> lib/ethdev/rte_flow.c                       |  1 +
> lib/ethdev/rte_flow.h                       | 33 +++++++++++++++++++++
> 7 files changed, 83 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
>
> -- 
> 2.25.1
>
>