[dpdk-dev] [PATCH v1] doc: process for new library approval in principle

[Thomas Monjalon]

> > Based on techboard meeting[1] action item, defining the process for a
> > new library approval in principle.
> > 
> > [1]
> > https://mails.dpdk.org/archives/dev/2023-January/260035.html
> > 
> > Signed-off-by: Jerin Jacob <jerinj at marvell.com>
> > ---
> > RFC..v1:
> > - Fix the review comments by Konstantin, Keven, Thomas at
> > http://patches.dpdk.org/project/dpdk/patch/20230213092616.3589932-1-jerinj@marvell.com/
[...]
> > +Process for new library approval in principle
> > +=============================================
> > +
> > +Rationale
> > +---------
> > +
> > +Adding a new library to DPDK with proper RFC and then full patch-sets is significant work.
> > +In order to save effort, developers will get an early approval in principle, or early feedback in
> > +case the library is not suitable for various reasons.
> > +
> > +Process
> > +-------
> > +
> > +#. When a contributor would like to add a new library to DPDK code base, the contributor must send
> > +   the following items to DPDK mailing list for technical board approval-in-principle.
> > +
> > +   * Purpose of the library.
> > +   * Scope of work: outline the various additional tasks planned for this library, such as
> > +     developing new test applications, adding new drivers, and updating existing applications.
> > +   * Expected usage models of the library.
> > +   * Any licensing constraints.
> > +   * Justification for adding to DPDK.
> > +   * Any other implementations of the same functionality in other libraries/projects and how this
> > +     version differs.
> > +   * Public API specification header file as RFC.
> > +
> > +       * Optional and good to have.
> > +       * Technical board may additionally request this collateral if needed to get more clarity
> > +         on scope and purpose.
> > +   * Any new library dependencies to DPDK.
> > +
> > +#. Technical board to schedule discussion on this in upcoming technical board meeting along with
> > +   author. Based on the technical board schedule and/or author availability, technical board may
> > +   need a maximum of **five** technical board meeting slots.
> > +
> > +#. Based on mailing list and technical board meeting discussions, technical board to vote and share
> > +   the decision in the mailing list. The decision outcome can be any of the following.
> > +
> > +   * Approved in principal
> > +   * Not approved
> > +   * Further information needed
> > +
> > +#. Once technical board approves the library in principle, it is safe to start working on the
> > +   implementation. However, the patches will need to meet the usual quality criteria in order to be
> > +   effectively accepted.
> 
> 
> Looks reasonable to me, and it is good to start to document the process
> anyway, we can tweak it later if required, hence:
> 
> Acked-by: Ferruh Yigit <ferruh.yigit at amd.com>

I prefer the new page having a broader scope: adding a new library.
So I make this new doc as a chapter of a new page "Adding a new library".

Applied, thanks.

Later we could add some tips for new libraries: what to copy elsewhere,
what to not forget (maintainer, doc, test, doc indexes, etc).