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| − | Definition: A ''' | + | Definition: A '''conformance profile''' is a ''machine testable'' specification of all kinds of conformance issues related to '''one single interaction'''. This profile is also known (in v2) as a '''Message Profile'''. |
| − | The conformance | + | The conformance profile (as defined by the [[Implementation and Conformance|ICTC Workgroup]]) contains two parts: |
*'''static profile''': describes *exactly* what data can be sent/received for a particular interaction. These will be based on the standard "static model" [[MIF]] structure, possibly extended to capture a couple of additional pieces of data, such as ITS support, realm support, etc. One of the things a static model indicates is what templates apply at a particular node in the model. It all describes the background on datatypes and vocabulary, in as far as this isn't determined by [[Realm|binding realm]] or [[template]]. | *'''static profile''': describes *exactly* what data can be sent/received for a particular interaction. These will be based on the standard "static model" [[MIF]] structure, possibly extended to capture a couple of additional pieces of data, such as ITS support, realm support, etc. One of the things a static model indicates is what templates apply at a particular node in the model. It all describes the background on datatypes and vocabulary, in as far as this isn't determined by [[Realm|binding realm]] or [[template]]. | ||
*'''dynamic profile''': describes a set of expected behavior across a set of interactions. This is where we get into behavioral aspects, and there will certainly be extensions here to indicate such content as expected response times. | *'''dynamic profile''': describes a set of expected behavior across a set of interactions. This is where we get into behavioral aspects, and there will certainly be extensions here to indicate such content as expected response times. | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 3 November 2008
Definition: A conformance profile is a machine testable specification of all kinds of conformance issues related to one single interaction. This profile is also known (in v2) as a Message Profile.
The conformance profile (as defined by the ICTC Workgroup) contains two parts:
- static profile: describes *exactly* what data can be sent/received for a particular interaction. These will be based on the standard "static model" MIF structure, possibly extended to capture a couple of additional pieces of data, such as ITS support, realm support, etc. One of the things a static model indicates is what templates apply at a particular node in the model. It all describes the background on datatypes and vocabulary, in as far as this isn't determined by binding realm or template.
- dynamic profile: describes a set of expected behavior across a set of interactions. This is where we get into behavioral aspects, and there will certainly be extensions here to indicate such content as expected response times.
Note: Technically, the MIF is ready to support both profile types (with the exception of the Constraint Language portion, which isn't really a MIF issue). What we're lacking (as of October 2006) is a full set of tooling to support MIF maintenance.
Related
An Implementation Guide is a non-machine testable description of various messages, the description of which may extend well above the detail offered by message profiles. It contains the background on why the specification exists and how the messages (mostly it describes more than 1 message) fit within the business context.
