Bash the Kernel Maintainers - Addressing Contributor Frustrations

Join a Birds of a Feather session led by Laurent Pinchart from Ideas on Board, focusing on addressing frustrations in the Linux kernel maintenance process. Explore the challenges faced by occasional and smaller contributors, sharing experiences and feedback anonymously to improve the upstream kernel community interactions. Gain insights into various aspects of kernel development, including time management, communication issues, patch submission processes, and potential solutions. Benefit from Pinchart's extensive experience as a Linux kernel developer since 2001, specializing in media-related drivers and embedded systems. Contribute to shaping a more inclusive and efficient kernel maintenance process through this unique opportunity to voice concerns and propose improvements.

Intro
Time issues
No feedback
Documentation
Submitting patches
Selling patches
Getting a microphone
No harder availability
Losing access to patches
Media patches
Communication
LKML
Pink
Sock
Re resend
Patches being forgotten
Problems are hard
Problems are depending on a problem
The maintainer doesnt give a clear view
Ive done that
Middlegrade solution
Static analyzer
Dont lose face
Make it easier
Automate testing
Mailing archives
RFC
Kalika
Laurent Pinchart