On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 01:48:22AM +0000, Amit Kumar wrote:
> Hi,
>
> As far as I know that linux-next tree is a preview of patches which will be
> merged in the mainline kernel.
That is correct.
> I've noticed that recently linux-next is updated with a gap.
What do you mean by "a gap"?
Previously I've seen updates everyday except weekend.
> Can a patch be created against linux-next tree?
Yes, it should be made against that tree as that is the merge of all of
the development trees together.
For more specifics about linux-next and how the patches flow between
that and Linus's releases, please see the great documentation in the
Linux kernel source tree at Documentation/development_process/
I've watched your video regarding patch submission, in which you have discussed about "built right". It means if I've knowledge of a device/board (without owning it) then I can write and submit patch if it builds correctly.
Hope this helps,
greg k-h