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Master embedded Linux kernel development
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Module 12
Open Source Contribution Workflow
1
Linux Kernel Patch Review & LKML Navigation
Navigate the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML) archives and understand the community patch review process.
2
Finding Your First Kernel Contribution
Identify a suitable first-contribution opportunity (e.g., documentation, trivial bug fix) in the kernel tree.
3
Crafting a Kernel Commit Message
Write a kernel commit message following community standards, clearly explaining the problem and the solution.
4
Kernel Patch Validation and Maintainer Identification
Use kernel development scripts (checkpatch.pl, get_maintainer.pl) to validate a patch and identify recipients.
5
Mastering `git format-patch` for Submission
Generate and format a patch series using git-format-patch for submission.
6
Receiving and Submitting Patches
Describe the process of receiving feedback on a patch and submitting subsequent versions.
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