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diff --git a/documentation/kernel-manual/kernel-how-to.xml b/documentation/kernel-manual/kernel-how-to.xml index e62cfad655..259e8200d7 100644 --- a/documentation/kernel-manual/kernel-how-to.xml +++ b/documentation/kernel-manual/kernel-how-to.xml @@ -223,6 +223,14 @@ <para> This section contains several workflow examples. + Many of the examples use Git commands. + You can find Git documentation at + <ulink url='http://git-scm.com/documentation'></ulink>. + You can find a simple overview of using Git with the Yocto Project in the + "<ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html#git'>Git</ulink>" + section of + <ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html'>The Yocto + Project Development Manual</ulink>. </para> <section id='change-inspection-kernel-changes-commits'> @@ -341,6 +349,19 @@ </para> <para> + This section and its sub-sections, describe general application of Git's + <filename>push</filename> and <filename>pull</filename> commands, which are used to + get your changes upstream or source your code from an upstream repository. + The Yocto Project provides scripts that help you work in a collaborative development + environment. + For information on these scripts, see the + "<ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html#pushing-a-change-upstream'>Pushing a Change Upstream and Requesting a Pull</ulink>" and + "<ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html#submitting-a-patch'>Submitting a Patch Through Email</ulink>" sections in + <ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html'>The + Yocto Project Development Manual</ulink>". + </para> + + <para> There are many ways to save kernel modifications. The technique employed depends on the destination for the patches: @@ -615,7 +636,14 @@ <para> The messages used to commit changes are a large part of these standards. - Consequently, be sure that the headers for each commit have the required information. + Consequently, be sure that the headers for each commit have the required information. + For information on how to follow the Yocto Project commit message standards, see the + "<ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html#how-to-submit-a-change'>How to Submit a Change</ulink>" section in + <ulink url='http://www.yoctoproject.org/docs/1.1/dev-manual/dev-manual.html'>The + Yocto Project Development Manual</ulink>". + </para> + + <para> If the initial commits were not properly documented or do not meet those standards, you can re-base by using the <filename>git rebase -i</filename> command to manipulate the commits and |