Exclusive XML Canonicalization, Version 1.0
RFC 3741, “Exclusive XML Canonicalization, Version 1.0”, is an Informational document published in March 2004 by J. Boyer, D. Eastlake 3rd, J. Reagle. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Canonical XML specifies a standard serialization of XML that, when applied to a subdocument, includes the subdocument's ancestor context including all of the namespace declarations and attributes in the "xml:" namespace. However, some applications require a method which, to the extent practical, excludes ancestor context from a canonicalized subdocument. For example, one might require a digital signature over an XML payload (subdocument) in an XML message that will not break when that subdocument is removed from its original message and/or inserted into a different context. This requirement is satisfied by Exclusive XML Canonicalization. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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