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===== Using sparse ===== | ===== Using sparse ===== | ||
- | Sparse is a semantic parser and static analyzer utility we use for Linux kernel development. We highly recommend to use spare for the wireless subsystem. Below are some quick instructions how to get this set up and how to use it. | + | Sparse is a semantic parser and static analyzer utility we use for Linux kernel development. We highly recommend using sparse for the wireless subsystem. Below are some quick instructions how to get this set up and how to use it. |
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===== Version of sparse to use ===== | ===== Version of sparse to use ===== | ||
- | We recommend to use the latest stable release of sparse. As of now this is v0.4.4, so you can do something as follows: | + | We recommend to use the latest stable release of sparse. As of now this is v0.5.1, so you can do something as follows: |
+ | <code>git checkout v0.5.1</code> | ||
- | <code>git checkout -b rel4 v0.4.4</code> | + | Or do <code>git tag -l</code> to see all releases. |
===== Install sparse ===== | ===== Install sparse ===== | ||