Re: Features vs specs

Hi Marcos,

"I'll note that the WHATWG HTML spec has had per feature stability labels
for a couple of years. Not sure how they determine feature stability,
however (i think it's based on implementation reports and on the bug-count
in their bug tracker for a given feature)."

looking at the data available it appears unreliable at best.

Also does not take into account accessibility implementation support.

regards
Stevef

On 20 March 2012 11:18, Marcos Caceres <w3c@marcosc.com> wrote:

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> On Tuesday, 20 March 2012 at 08:15, Scheppe, Kai-Dietrich wrote:
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> > Hi Dom,
> >
> > I am glad to chimed in, because you do have a very good grasp of the
> process.
> >
> > And I really like your points.
> >
> > My proposal for experimental specs at the last AC meeting, which I guess
> in the end led to the establishment of this group, pretty much rests on
> what you explain to be a feature based focus.
> >
> > That is exactly what I meant, but you said it better.
> > There are always portions of a spec that are stable enough.
> >
> > I had suggested perhaps simply labeling these "features" as stable such
> that implementers can move on with a higher degree of certainty that that
> portion will not change anymore.
> > Will there be 100% security of stability?
> > Of course not, but that would be unreasonable.
> > You expanded that into the review and testing portion, which is
> absolutely correct.
> >
> > In that sense, getting to your question to what a feature is, I propose
> applying that label to any given section of a spec that the WG views as a
> feature and may declare stable out of their own volition. They would know
> best and could decide best.
> >
>
> I'll note that the WHATWG HTML spec has had per feature stability labels
> for a couple of years. Not sure how they determine feature stability,
> however (i think it's based on implementation reports and on the bug-count
> in their bug tracker for a given feature).
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>
> --
> Marcos Caceres
> http://datadriven.com.au
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