Re: Rechartering

This looks good (and any lot better than the current stale text).

One thing that crossed my mind, the document have now made a clearer split
between semantics, caching and version. I presume these are all core and
that extensions can apply to any/all of them. Should the charter draw any
attention to this, or was it an explicit choice to remain a little vague on
the specifics?

For example, if I wanted to define a new version of HTTP would that be in
scope of this current charter text or not?

Cheers
Lucas


On Mon, 7 Jul 2025, 18:14 Mark Nottingham, <mnot@mnot.net> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> Our Area Director noticed that our charter is woefully out of date, and
> suggested we think about rechartering. After a bit of discussion between
> the chairs and AD, this is what we're currently suggesting:
>
> ~~~
> ## HTTP Working Group Charter
>
> This Working Group is charged with maintaining and developing the core
> specifications for HTTP and generic extensions to it (i.e., those that are
> not specific to one application).
>
> Beyond specification work, the Working Group is a forum for implementers,
> practitioners, and researchers to discuss the protocol, its operation and
> evolution, to improve interoperability and ecosystem health. However, the
> chairs may ask that some discussions be moved off-list to avoid interfering
> with specification work.
>
> ### Work Mode
>
> The Working Group may define extensions and other documents related to
> HTTP as work items, provided that:
>
> * They are generic; i.e., not specific to one application using HTTP. Note
> that Web browsing by definition is a generic use;
>
> * The Working Group Chairs judge that there is consensus to take on the
> item; and
>
> * The Area Director is informed of the addition.
>
> Work that may need substantial input from other areas (e.g., Security)
> should be coordinated through the appropriate bodies (such as the
> responsible Area Director or a general / 'dispatch' group).
>
> ~~~
>
> Please take a look and share your thoughts. We'll reserve some time for
> discussion in Madrid.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> --
> Mark Nottingham   https://www.mnot.net/
>
>
>