RFC 2736 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Guidelines for Writers of RTP Payload Format Specifications
Overview
RFC 2736, “Guidelines for Writers of RTP Payload Format Specifications”, is a Best Current Practice document published in December 1999 by M. Handley, C. Perkins. It has since been updated by RFC 8088. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides general guidelines aimed at assisting the authors of RTP Payload Format specifications in deciding on good formats. 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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