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--- en:developers:documentation:submittingpatches [2018/03/26 15:00]
Kalle Valo [Checking state of patches from patchwork] remove link to ath10k patchwork instance, it's not used anymore
+++ en:developers:documentation:submittingpatches [2018/03/27 14:12]
Kalle Valo [Format of patches] Mention about git-format-patch and git-send-email
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 [[https://patchwork.kernel.org/project/linux-wireless/list/?state=*]]
-Always avoid contacting maintainers directly, they get way too much email already. Instead use the link above to find your patch and see the status. Only in last resort contact the maintainers, and do that by replying to your own patch and ask for status.
+Always avoid contacting maintainers directly, they get way too much email already. Instead use the link above to find your patch and see the status. Only in last resort contact the maintainers, and do that by replying to your own patch and ask for status. Do not top post!
 Different patchwork states and their meanings:
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 ===== Format of patches =====
-We prefer patches to be inline-text at the end of the body of the e-mail. You can use git-diff or the like to generate the patch. Additionally note that we prefer to apply patches with -p1. A header as follows is then acceptable:
+We prefer patches to be inline-text at the end of the body of the e-mail. It's strongly recommended to use git-format-patch and git-send-email tools to submit patches as they use the correct format automatically. Additionally note that we prefer to apply patches with git-am (using the -p1 diff format). A header as follows is then acceptable:

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