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author | Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@gmail.com> | 2016-12-16 08:36:09 +0300 |
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committer | Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@gmail.com> | 2016-12-16 08:36:09 +0300 |
commit | ebfb0184ef560897fad35005989e82433419202c (patch) | |
tree | 226a8195fdae6c79d90d76baa1cbdaf80f794bb0 /Documentation/kernel-documentation.rst | |
parent | f43d3ec3a889c7f6a196f3b6d6b13345ee46af8a (diff) | |
parent | 5191d88acc688743eef56f1c598a4e4cddf6c6cd (diff) | |
download | linux-ebfb0184ef560897fad35005989e82433419202c.tar.xz |
Merge branch 'synaptics-rmi4' into next
Merge updated Synaptics RMI4 support, including support for SMBus
controllers and flashing firmware.
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diff --git a/Documentation/kernel-documentation.rst b/Documentation/kernel-documentation.rst index 391decc66a18..a0dcae15639b 100644 --- a/Documentation/kernel-documentation.rst +++ b/Documentation/kernel-documentation.rst @@ -107,6 +107,35 @@ Here are some specific guidelines for the kernel documentation: the order as encountered."), having the higher levels the same overall makes it easier to follow the documents. + +the C domain +------------ + +The `Sphinx C Domain`_ (name c) is suited for documentation of C API. E.g. a +function prototype: + +.. code-block:: rst + + .. c:function:: int ioctl( int fd, int request ) + +The C domain of the kernel-doc has some additional features. E.g. you can +*rename* the reference name of a function with a common name like ``open`` or +``ioctl``: + +.. code-block:: rst + + .. c:function:: int ioctl( int fd, int request ) + :name: VIDIOC_LOG_STATUS + +The func-name (e.g. ioctl) remains in the output but the ref-name changed from +``ioctl`` to ``VIDIOC_LOG_STATUS``. The index entry for this function is also +changed to ``VIDIOC_LOG_STATUS`` and the function can now referenced by: + +.. code-block:: rst + + :c:func:`VIDIOC_LOG_STATUS` + + list tables ----------- |