Re: Canonical EXI Interoperability Test Framework?

Daniel,

Thank you for your quick response! I’m glad to hear your work on the Canonical EXI interoperability test framework is well under way. Not only will this help improve interoperability, but it will also help to wring out the specification prior to approval. 

Do you plan to release the test framework to the public before the specification goes to Proposed Recommendation status? Generally, the best time to release an interoperability framework is during the Candidate Recommendation phase, so implementers can have a good opportunity to provide feedback. However, I noticed that the feedback period for the first Candidate Recommendation has already passed. 

	Thanks again,

	John


> On Apr 19, 2017, at 2:02 AM, Peintner, Daniel <daniel.peintner.ext@siemens.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi John, all,
> Thank you for mentioning interoperability testing.
> The EXI working group is already working on an Canonical EXI interoperability test framework.
> We are in the phase of collecting and defining test-cases.
> Once the framework is stable we will definitely inform you and the public!
> Thanks,
> -- Daniel
>  
> Von: John Schneider [john.schneider@agiledelta.com <mailto:john.schneider@agiledelta.com>]
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 19. April 2017 00:50
> An: Takuki Kamiya
> Cc: public-exi@w3.org <mailto:public-exi@w3.org>
> Betreff: Canonical EXI Interoperability Test Framework?
> 
> Taki,
> 
> During the Candidate Recommendation phase of the original EXI specification, the EXI working group released a version of the EXI Interoperability Test Framework that implementers could use to verify their understanding of the specification and ensure implementation interoperability. 
> 
> Given the requirement for bit-for-bit compatibility between Canonical EXI implementations, I think it would be particularly useful — perhaps even necessary — for the working group to release a version of the EXI Interoperability Test Framework for the Canonical EXI specification. 
> 
> Would it be possible for the working group to do this?
> 
>         Thank you,
> 
>         John
> 
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