- From: Rotan Hanrahan <rotan.hanrahan@mobileaware.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:45:16 +0100
- To: <public-webapi@w3.org>
In the conformance section [1] of the XMLHttpRequest Object WD, you mention: "The algorithms in this specification are generally written with more concern for clarity than efficiency." This suggests that more efficient algorithms may be possible, and may be more efficient. If the alternative algorithms lack some clarity, I am sure that there would be a formal mechanism for proving their computational equivalence. However, the normative status of the algorithms in the WD would preclude anyone making use of more efficient, yet equivalent, algorithms while maintaining conformance. Would it not be better to say that the "black box" (functional) description of the algorithms in the document are normative, rather than the algorithms themselves. One could then describe the presented algorithms as instances of the expected functional behaviour that are compliant with the specification. While I have no particular alternative algorithms in mind, I am concerned that mandating specific algorithms may constrain future innovations and potential improvements for this important technology. With regards, ---Rotan Hanrahan [1] http://www.w3.org/TR/2007/WD-XMLHttpRequest-20070618/#conformance ____________________________ Dr Rotan Hanrahan Chief Innovations Architect Mobileaware Ltd 3094 Lake Drive Citywest Dublin 24, Ireland E: rotan.hanrahan@mobileaware.com W: www.MobileAware.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and all documents that accompany it are intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which addressed and may contain privileged or confidential information. Any unauthorised disclosure or distribution of this e-mail message is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Thank you.
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