On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:24:21 +0200, Boris Zbarsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Anne van Kesteren wrote:
My point is that the algorithms are illustrative, devised specifically
for clarity (as is pointed out in the document), yet the text also
demands that you MUST use the algorithms as outlined.
They are certainly not illustrative. They are the only way to find out
what you need to implement. You MUST follow the algorithm. Not copy it
step for step.
You must have a different definition of "follow the algorithm" than I've
seen in the past...
It sounds like you want to say something like "MUST follow an algorithm
which produces results that are identical to the following algorithm" or
something along those lines.
How about:
Conformance requirements phrased as algorithms or specific steps may
be implemented in any manner, so long as the end result is equivalent.
--
Anne van Kesteren
<http://annevankesteren.nl/>
<http://www.opera.com/>
