Re: Getting a new fs in the kernel

From: Randy Dunlap
Date: Tue Jan 26 2021 - 21:58:38 EST


On 1/26/21 8:23 AM, Amy Parker wrote:
> Kernel development newcomer here. I've begun creating a concept for a
> new filesystem, and ideally once it's completed, rich, and stable I'd
> try to get it into the kernel.

Ideally you would not wait until it's complete, rich, and stable.
RERO: release early, release often

> What would be the process for this? I'd assume a patch sequence, but
> they'd all be dependent on each other, and sending in tons of
> dependent patches doesn't sound like a great idea. I've seen requests
> for pulls, but since I'm new here I don't really know what to do.
>
> Thank you for guidance!
>
> Best regards,
> Amy Parker
> she/her/hers

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