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RFC 9170: Long-Term Viability of Protocol Extension Mechanisms

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The ability to change protocols depends on exercising the extension and version-negotiation mechanisms that support change. This document explores how regular use of new protocol features can ensure that it remains possible to deploy changes to a protocol. Examples are given where lack of use caused changes to be more difficult or costly.

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Document ID
RFC9170
Published
December 2021
Authors
M. Thomson; T. Pauly
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IAB
Area
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Pages
17
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