Luke Arno wrote:
On 11/6/05, Thomas Broyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
James M Snell wrote:
It definitely well could be done in an extension, but I think it's one
of those things that hits well above the 80% mark that justifies
inclusion in the spec. I think it would be a mistake not include the
ability to do client-defined subsets within the core.
As long as it is optional (and extensible), I've no objection.
By that logic we can heave all sorts of cruft into
the core. I think you were right to suggest
removing this. It is a nice extension but it is
not at all needed for basic functionality. Anything
we don't *need* should be put into extensions.
This is what the 80/20 test is for. There has been enough of a
demonstrated need for client-defined subsets to justify it being in the
core. For *basic* functionality, no, it's not necessary, which is why I
would argue that it be made optional. Simplicity is not the only goal
we should be shooting for.
- James
