- From: Karl Dubost <karl+w3c@la-grange.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:03:31 -0500
- To: James Graham <jgraham@opera.com>
- Cc: HTML WG Public List <public-html@w3.org>
Le 9 janv. 2010 à 18:38, James Graham a écrit : > I typically look things up in the single page version of the spec since this makes searching and cross-referencing easier. fair enough, understandable from a developer usability point of view (access to information) > a monolithic spec that is well structured and available in both single-page and multi-page versions is rather similar to a spec that is split into many different documents Not if you consider the evolution of the individual documents. Let's put aside the usability issue for a while, and let's think only in terms of technology. Having small individual pieces which are orthogonal in design helps to move forward a technology. Let's say that Canvas 3D gets a lot of traction, it will be cool to be able to republish only this part of the technology and not having to publish everything again. Two other minor considerations: * usability for translators. It's a lot easier to translate small documents and much more rewarding. * usability for beginners. The full document right now looks like a monster and some people are discouraged just by the volume. -- Karl Dubost Montréal, QC, Canada http://www.la-grange.net/karl/
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