On 2006-02-05, Jack Unrue wrote: > Just wanted to pipe in here, because I think I agree with > Larry's comments but want to make an additional point. > [snip quoted material] > > There are specs which are intended to define a complete system, and > I would claim this is usually as a response to a requirements > document with the end-goal being a specific deliverable (for > internal or external customers). > > Then there is the kind of spec that is akin to a standard, where > certain areas may be intentionally left as guidelines (i.e., "may" > instead of "must" in standards-speak).
Yes, exactly. -- Larry _______________________________________________ Gardeners mailing list [email protected] http://www.lispniks.com/mailman/listinfo/gardeners
