nuttxpr commented on PR #16238:
URL: https://github.com/apache/nuttx/pull/16238#issuecomment-2815670736

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   This PR description mostly meets the NuttX requirements, but could be 
improved for clarity and completeness. Here's a breakdown and suggestions:
   
   **Strengths:**
   
   * **Clear Summary of Changes:** The summary clearly states the addition of 
Tiva support and the two new boards.  Mentioning the previous incorrect 
implementation (#16195) is helpful.
   * **Concise Impact Assessment:** The impact section is generally 
well-structured, though some parts could be more detailed.
   * **Build Host Information:**  Provides information about the local build 
environment.
   * **Target Information:**  Specifies target architecture and configuration.
   * **Inclusion of Build Logs:**  Includes relevant build logs, demonstrating 
successful compilation.
   * **Link to CI Run:**  Provides a link to a GitHub Actions run, which is 
excellent.
   
   **Weaknesses & Suggestions:**
   
   * **Summary - "Why" is Missing:** The summary explains *what* changed, but 
not *why*.  Was this a requested feature?  Does it replace a broken 
implementation (besides the mentioned #16195)?  Adding a sentence about the 
motivation for adding Tiva support would be beneficial.
   * **Summary - "How" Needs Detail:** While you mention CMake, elaborate on 
*how* the CMake build system is integrated.  Did you add new files?  Modify 
existing ones? What specific changes were made to enable Tiva support?
   * **Impact - Be More Specific:**
       * **User Impact:** While it mentions adding boards, specify *how* a user 
would utilize these new boards. Are there any configuration changes required? 
Any new example applications?
       * **Build Impact:** You mention implementing a CMake build.  Does this 
mean the older build system is no longer supported for Tiva?  Are there any 
dependencies users need to be aware of for the CMake build?
       * **Hardware Impact:** You say "NO," but you *are* adding support for 
new hardware.  Clarify if this means no *existing* hardware configurations are 
affected.
       * **Documentation:** Even if no documentation updates are *required*, 
consider whether adding some basic documentation about the new boards and how 
to use them would be beneficial. If you believe no documentation is necessary, 
explicitly state that and the rationale behind it (e.g., "Documentation is not 
required as these boards use standard NuttX drivers and configurations").
   * **Testing - Insufficient "Before" Logs:** You've provided "after" logs 
showing a successful build, but no "before" logs to demonstrate the previous 
state (presumably a build failure or lack of Tiva support). This makes it 
harder to assess the impact of your changes. Since you reference #16195 as a 
broken implementation, provide logs or output demonstrating that broken 
behavior.
   * **Testing - More Comprehensive Tests:**  Building the code is a good first 
step.  However, ideally, you should provide logs demonstrating the boards 
functioning correctly.  This could include booting the board, running basic 
shell commands, or testing specific peripherals.  The CI link is good, but 
summarize the key tests performed there within the PR description itself.
   
   
   **Revised Example (incorporating the suggestions):**
   
   ## Summary
   
   This PR adds support for Texas Instruments Stellaris Tiva TM4C1294 LaunchPad 
and TM4C123G LaunchPad boards to NuttX.  This new support is provided to 
address the community's need for Tiva platforms and to correct the broken 
implementation in #16195, which [briefly describe the issue with #16195, e.g., 
"failed to build due to...,"  "did not correctly initialize...," etc.].  The 
changes introduce CMake build configurations for both boards, enabling users to 
easily build and deploy NuttX on these platforms.  New board configuration 
files (`configs/tm4c1294-launchpad/` and `configs/tm4c123g-launchpad/`) and 
CMakeLists.txt entries were added to integrate these boards into the build 
system.
   
   ## Impact
   
   * **User Impact:** YES. Users can now build and run NuttX on the TM4C1294 
LaunchPad and TM4C123G LaunchPad.  Example configurations using the NSH shell 
are provided.  Users can select these boards using the `-DBOARD_CONFIG` CMake 
option.
   * **Build Impact:** YES. CMake build support is now implemented for the Tiva 
architecture.  The previous (non-existent/broken - be specific) build system is 
no longer applicable. Users must have CMake installed to build for these 
targets.
   * **Hardware Impact:** NO. This PR adds support for *new* hardware but does 
not affect any existing hardware configurations.
   * **Documentation Impact:**  NO. While no documentation updates are strictly 
required, as these boards use standard NuttX drivers, we recommend adding a 
brief section to the documentation in a future PR to guide users on configuring 
and utilizing these boards.
   * **Security Impact:** NO.
   * **Compatibility Impact:** NO.
   
   
   ## Testing
   
   I confirm that changes are verified locally and through GitHub Actions CI.
   
   **Build Host:** Windows, AMD64, GCC 13.2.1, CMake 3.31.5, Ninja 1.12.1
   
   **Targets:** Tiva (TM4C1294 LaunchPad and TM4C123G LaunchPad), `nsh` 
configuration
   
   **Testing Logs Before Change (demonstrating the issue with #16195 or lack of 
previous Tiva support):**
   
   ```
   [Insert logs showing build failure or other problems with previous state]
   e.g., Output of attempting to build for Tiva before this PR, showing errors.
   ```
   
   **Testing Logs After Change (local build):**
   
   ```
   [Your successful build logs as before]
   ```
   
   **GitHub Actions CI:** [Link to CI Run]
   
   The CI run performs the following tests:
   
   * Builds NuttX for both the TM4C1294 LaunchPad and TM4C123G LaunchPad using 
the `nsh` configuration.
   * [Describe any other tests performed by the CI, e.g., flashing to a board, 
running basic commands, testing peripherals]
   
   
   By addressing these points, you'll create a more comprehensive and 
informative PR, making it easier for reviewers to understand and approve your 
changes. Remember to always be as specific and detailed as possible to minimize 
ambiguity and facilitate a smoother review process.


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