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Alessandro Carminati

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Alessandro Carminati

Worked on improving test reliability in the linux-test-project/ltp repository by addressing issues with starvation tests on real-time kernels. Developed a real-time kernel detection mechanism in C, integrating it into the test suite to ensure that starvation tests are skipped when running on RT kernels. This approach prevented meaningless test results and reduced noise in continuous integration pipelines, leading to faster and more accurate feedback for kernel developers. The work involved kernel development, test design, and Git-based change management, focusing on enhancing the reliability of automated testing workflows and increasing confidence in test outcomes for the kernel development community.

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Repository Contributions

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Bugs
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Commits
1
Features
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Lines of code
22
Activity Months1

Work History

January 2025

1 Commits

Jan 1, 2025

January 2025: Stabilized LTP starvation tests on real-time kernels, improving reliability and CI signal. Implemented a real-time kernel detection mechanism (tst_check_preempt_rt) and updated cfs-scheduler/starvation.c to skip the test on RT kernels (commit 728759506cbe08612183275b3543007d1c47f7f4). Business impact: fewer meaningless results, faster feedback to kernel developers, and increased confidence in test outcomes.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C

Technical Skills

C ProgrammingKernel DevelopmentTesting

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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linux-test-project/ltp

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Languages Used

C

Technical Skills

C ProgrammingKernel DevelopmentTesting