- File formats:
- Status:
- BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
- Updated by:
- RFC 8174
- Author:
- S. Bradner
- Stream:
- IETF
- Source:
- NON WORKING GROUP
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Abstract
In many standards track documents several words are used to signify the requirements in the specification. These words are often capitalized. This document defines these words as they should be interpreted in IETF documents. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.