Since several independent clients (I know at least libcoin
<https://github.com/ceptacle/libcoin/blob/master/src/coinHTTP/RequestHandler.cpp>
and BitcoinJS
<https://github.com/bitcoinjs/bitcoinjs-server/tree/master/lib/rpc>) aim
to implement JSON-RPC APIs which are either a superset of the original
client's or have at least some compatible functions, I think you can
make a case for including JSON-RPC API calls within the domain of BIPs.
In this instance the BIP aims to create a common protocol between
different clients, miners, mining proxies and pools. That's a lot of
software, so standardization definitely seems like a good idea and I
can't think of a reason not to use the BIP process.
I have some comments on the content of the BIP, but since this thread is
more of a meta-discussion I'll wait until the BIP is officially proposed.
On 3/2/2012 7:51 PM, Amir Taaki wrote:
Hi,
I got sent this BIP:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BIP_DRAFT:_getmemorypool#JSON-RPC_Method:_getmemorypool
What is your opinion on this? Is it BIP related?
It is a implementation-specific non-bitcoin-protocol proposal. My
understanding of BIPs is that
they apply across bitcoin implementations and largely focus on the
most generic use-cases
(like the URIs) and the protocol. Things which affect all clients, and
allow the system to function
as a united whole.
That BIPs especially focus on the protocol, and that something like
this is outside the mandate
of the BIP process.
For instance, we could imagine a future scenario. Bitcoin-Qt is
currently based off bitcoind's
codebase. However wumpus built the client in mind with an abstraction
layer to enable multiple
backends (a good design). In our hypothetical situation, there are 3
different backend codebases
using Bitcoin-Qt. I do not think a proposal to mandate a changing to
Bitcoin-Qt's abstraction
layer or a change in the UI placement would be appropriate BIP material.
OTOH, many clients do need to make use of URIs and the BIP process is
totally correct, as it
standardises a behaviour which is needed for interoperability of the
network and community.
Thoughts?
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