Submitting My First Device Tree Binding Patch for GSoC 2026 — And It Got Accepted!

For the second patch, I looked through many drivers, and first, I had chosen Multi-Inno MI0283QT display panel However, I found out that this device relied on a lot of complex properties that will probably depend on other files.. So, I decided to temporarily put it aside, and work on a simple file to get the hang of what should be done, and then come back to the bigger file, and work on it. After looking through all the DT binding files, I decided to settle with this simple DT Bindings file OLPC XO-1 RTC OLPC XO-1 RTC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Required properties: - compatible : "olpc,xo1-rtc" Understanding the Hardware: RTC - Real Time Clock A RTC is an electronic device that measures and tracks time, often in hours, minutes, and seconds. Unlike regular clocks, an RTC is specifically designed to operate within computing systems, even when the device is turned off or disconnected from power. Its primary function is to provide accurate time and date, which is crucial for various applications such a