Re: RDFa Last Call Comment: Better name than 'instanceof' is needed

I am also happy to use @typeof.  However, I would point out that it has 
EXACTLY the same problem as @isntanceof (XHTML already has @type).  I, 
like Mark, just don't think that's a problem.

Mark Birbeck wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
>
>   
>>  If you want to say that this <div> has a (rdf:)type of foaf:Person, then
>>  just say typeof="foaf:Person".
>>     
>
> You are a boy genius. :)
>
> I've stayed out of this debate because I'm also on the XForms Working
> Group, and although I disagree with John that there is come kind of
> confusion (I think people can keep the two concepts 'instance' and
> 'instanceof' separate pretty easily), I don't see any reason why we
> shouldn't change @instanceof if a better alternative is found.
>
> It's just that so far, none of the suggestions have really worked.
>
> Until now....
>
> So if this issue gets to a vote, I'd be happy with @typeof.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark
>
>   

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Received on Thursday, 20 March 2008 13:13:04 UTC