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Primer


Primer

Abstract

Primer is a non-normative document intended to provide an easily understandable tutorial on the architecture and conceptual model of WellFormedEntry.

Status of this document

This document is in fluid motion, trying to capture the result of discussion, highlight ambiguous or under-defined areas, and raise visibility of significant issues in a concise, linear format for those unable to follow the wiki on a hourly or daily basis.

When complete, this document will be finalized by moving to a non-wiki format and prepared for publication.

At the bottom of each section are links to discussion covering the topics within the section. Please do not initiate discussions in this document, instead use an existing discussion page or create a new one.

Professional writers are welcome, encouraged even, to make edits and suggestions on what the techies are writing.

Introduction

WellFormedEntry (working name) defines an interchange format and interfaces for resources used in weblogs, online journals, wikis, CMSs, and similar sites.


ProjectNameProposals

Requirements and Goals

The interchange format must be able to represent:

It would be nice if the interchange format were able to represent:

The interface must be able to manage:

It would be nice if the interface were able to manage:


ConceptualModel, RoadMap, Motivation

Architecture

The interchange format defines a representation of resources. The interface is defined in terms of actions to be performed, and the interchange format is the primary payload for those actions.

The format is defined as an application of Extensible Markup Language (XML) 1.0 (Second Edition) and using XML Namespaces.

The normative definition of elements and syntax are defined together in the interchange format. The syntax is intended to be easy to read, to foster a "view source" form of learning by example.

The interchange format is defined as a set of "core" elements and possibly a recommended set of extensions. Additional extensions can be developed by anyone.

Schemas for the core and recommended extensions will be available in XML Schema and RelaxNG. Where applicable, definitions are drawn from the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative.

The normative interface follows the REST Architectural Style and in some contexts (may) use a profile of SOAP 1.2 messaging framework.

Interface definitions will be available in WSDL.

Interoperability with other formats and interfaces is recognized and encouraged.


AtomApi, DontUseXml, DublinCore, ExtraInterop, InfoSetDiscussion, MultipleSyntaxDiscussion, NamespaceDiscussion, REST, SOAP, SoapInOnePointAfter, SiteAndSyndication, ToolSpecificConvenienceSyntax, ViewSourceClan, XmlRpc

Conceptual Data Model

ConceptualModel


CategoryApi, CategoryArchitecture, CategoryMetadata, CategoryModel, CategorySyntax