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Subject: Re: [PATCH bpf-next] libbpf: Add bpf_map__set_name()
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> Asked you internally, but not sure I follow. Can you share more on why
> the following won't fix it for us:
> 
> https://lore.kernel.org/bpf/OSZP286MB1725CEA1C95C5CB8E7CCC53FB8869@OSZP286MB1725.JPNP286.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM/
> 
> ?
> 
> The idea seems to be to get the supplied map name (from the obj)
> instead of using pin name? So why is it not enough?

You're correct, this approach also resolves the issue. No need for this
new API.