- From: Rob Atkinson via GitHub <sysbot+gh@w3.org>
- Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:36:33 +0000
- To: public-dxwg-wg@w3.org
rob-metalinkage has just created a new issue for https://github.com/w3c/dxwg: == Harmonise use of "constraints" wording with IETF RFC 2119 == There has been much debate about the meaning of conformance and constraints. Given that the specification follows https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2119.txt anyway, we should harmonise terminology with this spec: i.e constraints, restrictions etc => "requirements" RFC 2119 also sheds useful light on different types of requirement and conformance implications. Profiles does not specify how conformance is ascertained or described - but the available role descriptions should reference these where appropriate. (needs a separate issue for that) 1. MUST This word, or the terms "REQUIRED" or "SHALL", mean that the definition is an absolute requirement of the specification. 2. MUST NOT This phrase, or the phrase "SHALL NOT", mean that the definition is an absolute prohibition of the specification. 3. SHOULD This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a particular item, but the full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a different course. Please view or discuss this issue at https://github.com/w3c/dxwg/issues/1070 using your GitHub account
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