Re: [manifest] Define identity of a web app. (#272)

On January 13, 2015 at 11:11:45 PM, Janusz Majnert (notifications@github.com) wrote:
> I just don't think that the manifest spec in its current form (with all the requirements  
> and restrictions documented in this repo) is fit for defining identity.

Probably. It's why I left it out in the first place... however, it doesn't hurt to throw around a bunch of ideas to see what sticks. Clearly, it's possible to isolate and identify apps in OSs (even if problematic, as you pointed out). 

> Please consider the requirement for multiple apps per manifest or the fact that `start_url`  
> is not a mandatory member of the manifest. 

To be clear, it doesn't matter that there is no mandatory start_url field, as the start URL is always derived from either the manifest or at the time when the user adds the app to the home screen. 

> It seems that the manifest is just a collection  
> of additional info about app(s).

Correct. 

> > Counter-counter-proposal: identity is managed by OS
>  
> So: define identity in the spec but leave its interpretation entirely to the user's OS+UA  
> combination? How interoperable will that be?

"How interoperable will it NOT be?" is the interesting question. I'll have a shot a scaling this identity thing back. Then we can put it out for wider discussion. 

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