riscv-software-src / riscv-software-src/opensbi

makefile parameter PLATFORM_DIR is undocumented

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Description

The makefile seems to be able to handle a variable PLATFORM_DIR, but it's not described in the readme file and there also no comment in the makefile itsefl if this is just a hack or something that can be used "officially".

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Research direction

Read the Makefile's PLATFORM_DIR handling first, then compare the README's build-variable documentation. Clarify whether PLATFORM_DIR is supported and document its purpose and usage in the README and a Makefile comment; done when both sources describe the same behavior.

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Assessment

Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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