Safeguards in the Stable Kernel Process

Explore the intricacies of the stable kernel process in this 34-minute conference talk by Sasha Levin from Microsoft. Delve into the purpose behind the kernel tree, stable kernel tree rules, and various tricks employed in the process. Learn about the stable next tree, testing methodologies, and release candidates. Discover monitoring techniques, validation stories, and the importance of documentation. Understand the process of patch distribution, collaboration efforts, and regression tests. Gain insights into fix tags and stable tree testing procedures. This comprehensive overview provides valuable knowledge for developers and enthusiasts interested in the Linux kernel development process.

Introduction
Purpose behind the kernel tree
Stable kernel tree rules
Stable kernel tricks
Stable next tree
Testing
Skew
Release Candidates
Monitoring
Testing validation story
Summary
Missing fixes
Fix testing
Documentation
Who gets the patch
Collaboration
Regression Tests
Fix Tags
Stable Tree Testing
Outro