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[ebxml-msg] Issue 15: Use of the word OPTIONAL

  • 1.  [ebxml-msg] Issue 15: Use of the word OPTIONAL

    Posted 02-12-2002 17:13
    David has disagreed with Chris' statement that OPTIONAL is misused (according
    to 2119) in a number of contexts.  The basic issue here is a conflict between
    something that may or may not appear in an instance of an ebXML message and
    something that must or may be implemented by a compliant ebMS system.  In the
    specified uses of the word OPTIONAL, the first is meant but our document
    conventions (section 1.1.1) restricts us to using OPTIONAL only when the
    second is intended.  I would strongly recommend making the change Chris
    suggested.
    
    thanx,
        doug