Charter for DFDL-WG
Date 2013-05-22
Group Abbreviation:
dfdl-wg
Group Name:
Data Format Description Language WG
Area:
Data
Group Leadership:
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| Steve Hanson | smh@uk.ibm.com | Chair |
| Michael J Beckerle | mbeckerle.dfdl@gmail.com | Chair |
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Group Summary:
The aim of this working group is to define an XML-based language, the Data Format Description Language (DFDL), for describing the structure of binary and textual files and data streams so that their format, structure, and metadata can be exposed.
Charter Focus/Purpose and Scope:
Goals/Deliverables:
Title: DFDL V1.0 Specification
Abstract: This document provides a description of the DFDL language: syntax and semantics.
Type: Informational Document
| Milestone | Date (YYYY-MM) | Completed? | Completed Date (YYYY-MM) |
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| First Draft |
2007-09 |
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| Public Comment |
2008-03 |
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| Published |
2009-01 |
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Seven Questions:
1. Is the scope of the proposed group sufficiently focused?
yes.
2. Are the topics that the group plans to address clear and relevant for the Grid research, development, industrial, implementation, and/or application user community?
yes.
3. Will the formation of the group foster (consensus-based) work that would not be done otherwise?
yes.
4. Do the group's activities overlap inappropriately with those of another OGF group or to a group active in another organization such as IETF or W3C?
No.
5. Are there sufficient interest and expertise in the group's topic, with at least several people willing to expend the effort that is likely to produce significant results over time?
Yes, though this is a struggle.
6. Does a base of interested consumers (e.g., application developers, Grid system implementers, industry partners, end-users) appear to exist for the planned work?
Yes.
7. Does the OGF have a reasonable role to play in the determination of the technology?
Yes.
Group Status:
Active
Public Description (for print & web site):
The aim of this working group is to define an XML-based language, the Data Format Description Language (DFDL), for describing the structure of binary and textual files and data streams so that their format, structure, and metadata can be exposed.