RFC 7478 · INFORMATIONAL · 2015

Web Real-Time Communication Use Cases and Requirements

Overview

RFC 7478, “Web Real-Time Communication Use Cases and Requirements”, is an Informational document published in March 2015 by C. Holmberg, S. Hakansson, G. Eriksson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes web-based real-time communication use cases. Requirements on the browser functionality are derived from the use cases.

This document was developed in an initial phase of the work with rather minor updates at later stages. It has not really served as a tool in deciding features or scope for the WG's efforts so far. It is being published to record the early conclusions of the WG. It will not be used as a set of rigid guidelines that specifications and implementations will be held to in the future.

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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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