Can anyone explain acked-by with an example?

kitsuneee

Hello, I am Rahul. I have started learning Linux kernel development. I am not able to understand what Acked-by means? I am doing LFD103 but not able to understand.

ShuahKhanLF

Acked-by means acker has at least reviewed the patch and has indicated acceptance. More details can be found in https://docs.kernel.org/process/submitting-patches.html#when-to-use-acked-by-cc-and-co-developed-by