Re: [PATCH 3/3] io: Sync fts with gnulib

Project / Subsystem

glibc / io

Date

2026-04-17

Proposer

Adhemerval Zanella Netto <[email protected]>

Source type

public_inbox

Consensus

Proposed

Sentiment

8/10

Technical tradeoffs

  • Synchronization with external libraries can introduce dependencies and require ongoing maintenance.
  • Adopting changes from gnulib may require adapting glibc-specific code.
  • May need to resolve conflicts that arise during the synchronization process.

All attributes

project
glibc
subsystem
io
patch_id
discussion_id
[email protected]
source_type
public_inbox
title
Re: [PATCH 3/3] io: Sync fts with gnulib
headline
io: Sync fts with gnulib
tldr
The patch syncs the fts implementation with gnulib, including fixes and documentation for FTS_NOSTAT.
stakes
Synchronization with gnulib ensures glibc's fts implementation remains up-to-date with bug fixes and feature enhancements.
proposer
Adhemerval Zanella Netto <[email protected]>
consensus
Proposed
outcome
proposed
sentiment_score
8
sentiment_rationale
The patch addresses feedback and incorporates suggestions, indicating a positive reception.
technical_tradeoffs
  • Synchronization with external libraries can introduce dependencies and require ongoing maintenance.
  • Adopting changes from gnulib may require adapting glibc-specific code.
  • May need to resolve conflicts that arise during the synchronization process.
series_id
glibc:io: sync fts with gnulib
series_role
reply
series_parts
  • {"title":"io: Sync fts with gnulib","url":"https://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-alpha/[email protected]"}
  • {"title":"io: Sync fts with gnulib","url":"https://inbox.sourceware.org/libc-alpha/[email protected]"}
tags
  • fts
  • gnulib
  • synchronization
  • FTS_NOSTAT
bugzilla_url
date
2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z

Re: [PATCH 3/3] io: Sync fts with gnulib

This patch updates the fts implementation in glibc by syncing it with the gnulib version. Paul Eggert suggested using a FIFO instead of a directory in the example for FTS_NSOK. The patch addresses this suggestion.