Re: Request to publish WebSimpleDatabase as FPWD

On Sep 18, 2009, at 4:20 AM, Arthur Barstow wrote:

> On Sep 17, 2009, at 7:47 PM, ext Nikunj R. Mehta wrote:
>
>> This is a request to publish the WebSimpleDatabase draft as FPWD.  
>> Please let me know if you need anything from me.
>>
>> The draft can be accessed from http://dev.w3.org/2006/webapi/WebSimpleDatabase/
>
> I will start a CfC for a FPWD of this spec.
>
> While that CfC is ongoing, I'd like us to consider an alternative  
> title, something that isn't quite so vague e.g. what does Simple  
> mean in this context?

Simple as opposed to SQL

>
> Nikunj, All - can we agree on a more descriptive title? Perhaps the  
> list of highlights below can provide some useful data to help.

I would have liked to use the name WebDatabase, if it were available.

>
> -Regards, Art Barstow
>
>
>> Highlights of this draft are:
>>
>> Provides transactional access to a local, persistent data store
>> Provides in-order retrieval of keys
>> Enables efficient query over values
>> Support storage of duplicate values for keys
>> Fully specified as an API and does not require SQL
>> Simpler programming model with both synchronous and asynchronous  
>> versions
>>
>

Nikunj
http://o-micron.blogspot.com

Received on Friday, 18 September 2009 16:07:46 UTC