- From: Karl Dubost <karl@w3.org>
- Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 19:23:59 -0500
- To: 'www-qa-wg@w3.org' <www-qa-wg@w3.org>
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This is the table of references between Old Spec Gl http://www.w3.org/TR/2004/WD-qaframe-spec-20041122/ and the future new published version. 1.1 Req A Requirement 01: Include a conformance clause. 1.1 GP B Good Practice 01: Define the specification's conformance model in the conformance clause. 1.1 GP C Good Practice 02: Specify in the conformance clause how to distinguish normative from informative content. 1.2 GP A Good Practice 03: Provide the wording for conformance claims. 1.2 GP B Good Practice 04: Provide an Implementation Conformance Statement Proforma. 1.2 GP C Good Practice 05: Require an Implementation Conformance Statement as part of valid conformance claims. 2.1 Req A Requirement 02: Define the scope. 2.1 GP B Good Practice 06: Provide examples, use cases, and graphics. 5 GP C Good Practice 07: Write sample code or tests. 2.2 Req A Requirement 03: Identify who or what will implement the specification. 2.3 Req A Requirement 04: Make a list of normative references. 2.3 GP B Good Practice 08: Do systematic reviews of normative references and their implications. 3.1 Req A Requirement 05: Define the terms used in the normative parts of the specification. 3.1 Req B Requirement 06: Create conformance labels for each part of the conformance model. 3.1 GP C Good Practice 09: Define the unfamiliar terms in-line, and consolidate the definitions in a glossary section. 3.1 GP D Good Practice 10: Use terms already defined without changing their definition. 3.2 Req A Requirement 07: Use a consistent style for conformance requirements and explain how to distinguish them. 3.2 Req B Requirement 08: Indicate which conformance requirements are mandatory, which are recommended and which are optional. 5 GP E Good Practice 11: Use formal languages when possible 5 GP D Good Practice 12: Write Test Assertions. 4.1 GP A Good Practice 13: Create subdivisions of the technology when warranted. 4.1 Req B Requirement 09: If the technology is subdivided, then indicate which subdivisions are mandatory for conformance. 4.1 Req C Requirement 10: If the technology is subdivided, then address subdivision constraints. 4.1 GP D Good Practice 14: If the technology is profiled, define rules for creating new profiles. 4.2 GP A Good Practice 15: Use optional features as warranted. 4.2 GP B Good Practice 16: Clearly identify optional features. 4.2 GP C Good Practice 17: Indicate any limitations or constraints on optional features. 4.3 Req A Requirement 11: Address Extensibility. 4.3 GP B Good Practice 18: If extensibility is allowed, define an extension mechanism. 4.3 GP C Good Practice 19: Warn extension creators to create extensions that do not interfere with conformance. 4.3 GP D Good Practice 20: Define error handling for unknown extensions. 4.4 Req A Requirement 12: Identify deprecated features. 4.4 Req B Requirement 13: Define how each deprecated feature is handled by each class of product. 4.4 GP C Good Practice 21: Explain how to avoid using a deprecated feature. 4.4 GP D Good Practice 22: Identify obsolete features. 4.5 GP A Good Practice 23: Define an error handling mechanism. 5GP A, B to Beyond Conformance -- Karl Dubost - http://www.w3.org/People/karl/ W3C Conformance Manager *** Be Strict To Be Cool ***
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