Title: The Protocol versus Document Points of View in Computer Protocols
Author(s): D. Eastlake 3rd.
Status: INFORMATIONAL
Date: Oct 2004
Length: 36892
This document contrasts two points of view: the "document" point of view, where digital objects of interest are like pieces of paper written and viewed by people, and the "protocol" point of view where objects of interest are composite dynamic network messages. Although each point of view has a place, adherence to a document point of view can be damaging to protocol design. By understanding both points of view, conflicts between them may be clarified and reduced.
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