Re: [RFC PATCH bpf-next v1 0/3] bpf: Add BPF program type for overriding tracepoint probes

On Thu Sep 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM UTC, Steven Rostedt wrote:

My entire workflow for what I created in the tracing system was "I have a need, I will implement it". The "need" came first. I then wrote code to satisfy that need. It should not be the other way around.

Tagging on to this sentiment - the kernel's design is emergent and will always remain so.

Speculative features have a very low probability of reflecting the required design language. On the other hand, if someone needs a thing, the need will drive the use of conformal design language.

..Ch:W..