Re: Define/change the range of "supportedProperties" (ISSUE-37)

>>> So this is why I would call them Parameters;
>> Without thinking about it: I don't like it because this reminds me of a function call and
>> as we are network transparent: RPC and we all know that this is the tabu word in the REST world.
> Yes, I agree that might not be the best name; we definitely don't want to cause RPC confusion.
> However, it can't be Property either if it's not a property. That's too confusing.
>
> Let's find another word. Here's my ordered list of preferences:
> - Attribute
> - Feature
> - Aspect
>
>>> Example: the movie object has a parameter
>> Hmm, objects cannot have parameters in my IT vocabulary.
> Okay, it's really a "property", I know :-)
> But we have to live with the fact that "property"
> is reserved for something else in the RDF world.
>
> Do you like:
> the movie object has an attribute
> that corresponds to the property "foaf:maker",
> but it is read-only.

Yes, I like that!
All other terms we discussed have to little connotation with IT.
For me attribute and property were synonyms but according to
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attribute_%28computing%29)
you are right with your second mail.

So +1

>
> Actually, I like "attribute" a lot.
> It's neutral. It conveys the intended meaning.
>
> Best,
>
> Ruben

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