The Static Check Needle in the Warnings Haystack

Explore techniques for efficiently managing static check warnings in Linux kernel development. Learn how to identify new issues arising from minor code changes amidst a sea of existing warnings. Discover tools and methods to quickly assess whether your patch has introduced problems, enabling you to submit cleaner code. This 35-minute talk by Frank Rowand from Sony, presented at a Linux Foundation event, offers practical strategies for navigating the overwhelming volume of static check messages. Gain insights that may contribute to reducing the current backlog of warnings in kernel code, ultimately improving the overall quality of Linux kernel development.

The Static Check Needle in the Warnings Haystack - Frank Rowand, Sony