I found 20 source files from the software “Linux next-20200408” which seem to contain similar update candidates. Would you like to clarify any extensions for improved applications of scripts with the semantic patch language (Coccinelle software) for corresponding analysis and transformation purposes?
Please just send a series of patches, one for each driver.
I am used to this possibility for years.
Each changelog needs to explain the rationale behind the change.
I hope to achieve higher confidence also around specific checks for return values of Linux functions so that unwanted misunderstandings can be avoided for mentioned implementation details.
As for coccinelle - I cannot help you.
I might help you more also by the means of this development tool if related system factors can be improved somehow.
Regards, Markus