Re: Observations on WebID definition and specification

On 2/4/24 4:54 PM, Melvin Carvalho wrote:
> Observations on WebID definition and specification
>
> 1. Our collective grasp of WebID's essence is substantial, yet not 
> absolute. There's a notable consensus (around 60%-90%) on its 
> definition and specification, but achieving complete unanimity has 
> been elusive.
>
> 2. This shared understanding has facilitated progress in certain areas 
> while posing challenges in others. A more crystallized consensus would 
> greatly simplify work items based on WebID.
>
> 3. Currently, WebID's comprehensive definition and specification are 
> dispersed across various resources over time, including within the 
> Solid community, leading to divergent interpretations.
>
> 4. The WebID CG stands as the most fitting forum for establishing a 
> definitive and comprehensive articulation of WebID. It's incumbent 
> upon the CG to undertake this clarification.
>
> 5. Efforts towards a complete definition are often hindered by minor 
> discrepancies, notably around serialization debates, or implementation 
> details, stalling progress for years.
>
> 6. Addressing this by adopting a serialization-neutral definition of 
> WebID could be the initial step, with serialization specifics to 
> follow.  This could be as simple as one sentence following another.
>
> 7. Presently, the lack of a lucid, universally accepted definition of 
> WebID impedes our collective clarity and progress.
>
> Suggestion: Forward movement hinges on a shared commitment to a 
> serialization-agnostic, implementation-neutral understanding of WebID, 
> fully specified, and free from ambiguities.
>
> Once established, we can then delve into serialization specifics.  I 
> suggest we do this so that everyone can get behind a shared 
> understanding, thus making life and future consensus that much easier.


Hi Melvin,

Nobody disputes that.

The prevailing problem right now is reaching consensus on how that is 
achieved.

Related.

[1] https://github.com/w3c/WebID/issues/58


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