Mentorship Session: How to Report and Handle Linux Kernel Regressions

Mentor: Thorsten Leemhuis

The Linux kernel is well known for its "no regressions" rule, nevertheless quite a few reported regressions apparently are never addressed. This mentorship session will show reporters how to avoid that fate, while also explaining developer how to handle regressions duly:

– how to check if something actually qualifies as regression
– how to ensure a regression is seen by everyone that needs to be aware of it
– who is obliged to find what’s causing the regression
– how fast developers are expected to act
– how to stand in for your rights as reporter or kernel developer
– how regression tracking helps both reporters and developers