Re: [PATCH v3 0/3] btrfs: allow btrfs_truncate_block() to fallback to nocow for data space reservation

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On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 03:49:47PM +0800, Qu Wenruo wrote:
> v3:
> - Added two new patches
> - Refactor check_can_nocow()
>   Since the introduction of nowait, check_can_nocow() are in fact split
>   into two usage patterns: check_can_nocow(nowait = false) with
>   btrfs_drew_write_unlock(), and single check_can_nocow(nowait = true).
>   Refactor them into two functions: start_nocow_check() paired with
>   end_nocow_check(), and single try_nocow_check(). With comment added.
> 
> - Rebased to latest misc-next
> 
> - Added btrfs_assert_drew_write_locked() for btrfs_end_nocow_check()
>   This is a little concerning one, as it's in the hot path of buffered
>   write.
>   It has percpu_counter_sum() called in that hot path, causing
>   obvious performance drop for CONFIG_BTRFS_DEBUG build.
>   Not sure if the assert is worthy since there aren't any other users.
> 
> Qu Wenruo (3):
>   btrfs: add comments for check_can_nocow() and can_nocow_extent()
>   btrfs: refactor check_can_nocow() into two variants
>   btrfs: allow btrfs_truncate_block() to fallback to nocow for data
>     space reservation

As the patch is a stable backport candidate, please reorder the series
so the fix comes first and then the cleanups. The fixing patch does not
need to be perfect regarding naming. Thanks.



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