RFC 5218: What Makes for a Successful Protocol?
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
The Internet community has specified a large number of protocols to date, and these protocols have achieved varying degrees of success. Based on case studies, this document attempts to ascertain factors that contribute to or hinder a protocol's success. It is hoped that these observations can serve as guidance for future protocol work. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC5218
- Published
- July 2008
- Authors
- D. Thaler; B. Aboba
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- IAB
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 28
- Also known as
- —
Also filed under
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