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QA Framework: Specification Guidelines

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Author(s)

Lynne S. Rosenthal, K Dubost, D Hazael-massieux, Lori Henderson

Abstract

The goal of this document is to help W3C editors write better specifications, by making a specification easier to interpret without ambiguity and clearer as to what is required in order to conform. It focuses on how to define and specify conformance. It also addresses how a specification might allow variation among conforming implementations. The document presents guidelines or requirements, supplemented with good practices, examples and techniques.
Citation
W3C Working Document

Citation

Rosenthal, L. , Dubost, K. , Hazael-massieux, D. and Henderson, L. (2004), QA Framework: Specification Guidelines, W3C Working Document, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=150517 (Accessed April 26, 2024)
Created October 31, 2004, Updated October 12, 2021