The Internet Standards Process -- Revision 3
RFC 2026, “The Internet Standards Process -- Revision 3”, is a Best Current Practice document published in October 1996 by S. Bradner. It obsoletes RFC 1602, RFC 1871. It has since been updated by RFC 3667, RFC 3668, RFC 3932, RFC 3978, RFC 3979, RFC 5378, RFC 5657, RFC 5742, RFC 6410, RFC 7100, RFC 7127, RFC 7475, RFC 8179, RFC 8789, RFC 9282. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo documents the process used by the Internet community for the standardization of protocols and procedures. It defines the stages in the standardization process, the requirements for moving a document between stages and the types of documents used during this process. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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