There is a constant temptation to avoid posting patches before they are completely „ready.“ For simple patches, that is not a problem. If the work being done is complex, though, there is a lot to be gained by getting feedback from the community before the work is complete. So you should consider posting in-progress work, or even making a git tree available so that interested developers can catch up with your work at any time.
When posting code which is not yet considered ready for inclusion, it is a good idea to say so in the posting itself. Also mention any major work which remains to be done and any known problems. Fewer people will look at patches which are known to be half-baked, but those who do will come in with the idea that they can help you drive the work in the right direction.