Re: [css3-images] interpolation of color stop positions (was Re: Change to currentColor means it's no longer animatable?)

On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 11:19:49 PM, Brian wrote:

BM> Example A
BM>         linear-gradient(red 10%, blue 20%, green 15%);


BM> Reviewing the language...

BM> http://dev.w3.org/csswg/css3-images/#color-stop-syntax
BM> # Color-stops must be specified in order.

BM> What does "must" mean for example A?  Does it mean it should be
BM> rejected by parser?  Does it mean "invalid; renders as transparent"?

BM> Previously, I've taken it to mean "bad author, we'll fix it for
BM> them according to the normative steps".  If that interpretation is
BM> correct, is "must" really the right word?


Looks like "should" is appropriate there.





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 Chris Lilley   Technical Director, Interaction Domain                 
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Received on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 03:34:08 UTC