RE: The smaller bites (was Re: Lee's feature proposal)

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> From: public-rdf-dawg-request@w3.org [mailto:public-rdf-dawg-request@w3.org]
> On Behalf Of Kjetil Kjernsmo
> Sent: 04 May 2009 11:33
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> Subject: The smaller bites (was Re: Lee's feature proposal)
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> On Sunday 03 May 2009 05:20:01 Lee Feigenbaum wrote:
> > track 3
> > -------
> > function library
> > surface syntax
> [...]
> > The third track affects the core query language, but feels to be like
> > smaller 'bites' that can be handled maybe in parallel with other efforts.
> 
> Indeed, and I feel that this is also a case where a certain do-o-cracy is in
> order, as opposed to most features, where a concerted effort from the group
> as a whole is required. This means if some group members decide to
> completely
> specify a feature, it has a decent chance of getting in, after a review to
> ensure that it does not come into conflict with backwards compatibility, or
> cut off opportunities for further development, etc.
> 
> 
> (Hidden agenda disclosure: I'd like to sneak in LimitPerResource this
> way :-) )

A do-ocracy is attractive for it's emphasis on valuing the part of design and definition.  There is also WG time to be spent on understanding (well, it was last time) - understanding the problem space (e.g. scope and tradeoffs) at the beginning to create common cause, and understanding the implications through review at the end (especially for implementers).

And a special implementers comment - "they" get to add /all/ the features (or decide on what mix to add - but that's not going to help interoperability service descriptions notwithstanding).  Parallel contributions of designs is the only bottleneck to be through about.  The process requires multiple implementations to show a feature is ready for REC. I read the WBS results as indicative of the desire for where the group time goes.

So my question - for every feature to add to the WG schedule, what would you remove or deprioritize?  


 Andy

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