Re: [xml-dev] What do want in a FAQ for a new spec

["Chiusano Joseph" <chiusano_joseph@bah.com>]

Rex Brooks wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks,
> 
> Please excuse the cross post, but I'm looking for two kinds of
> questions that you want answered when you are evaluating a new
> specification to decide if you think it is worth exploring further to
> determine if you think it is ready for adoption.
> 
> First, what is most immediately important, or else you wont look further.

I can't say that this is #1, but I always look at who's behind the
specification in terms of both authors (vendors/federal
agencies/consulting firms, etc.) and consortium (if there is a
consortium).

Kind Regards,
Joe Chiusano
Booz | Allen | Hamilton
Strategy and Technology Consultants to the World

> Second, what do you look for in ease of implementation.
> 
> I am asking because I'm helping with a FAQ for a spec that is moving
> toward approval, and we need to build a FAQ to help evaluators make
> these kinds of decisions.
> 
> Thanks,
> Rex
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