A Unique Way to Maintain a Linux Kernel Subsystem - Kernel Recipes 2023

Explore a unique approach to maintaining a Linux kernel subsystem in this 45-minute conference talk from Kernel Recipes 2023. Dive into Steven Rostedt's distinctive workflow for managing the tracing subsystem of the Linux kernel. Learn about his innovative use of quilt on top of git for tracking changes and resolving conflicts when importing patches. Discover the ktest.pl program, developed by Rostedt himself, which streamlines the kernel building process. Gain insights into his personal patchwork setup that efficiently manages inbox-based patch submissions. While not intended as a prescriptive guide, this talk aims to inspire creative thinking and efficiency in kernel maintenance workflows. Join Steven Rostedt from Google as he shares his tooling and methods, encouraging developers to think outside the box and optimize their own approaches to kernel subsystem maintenance.