Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of Documents Containing YANG Data Models
RFC 8407, “Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers of Documents Containing YANG Data Models”, is a Best Current Practice document published in October 2018 by A. Bierman. It obsoletes RFC 6087. It has since been updated by RFC 8819. It has been obsoleted by RFC 9907 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo provides guidelines for authors and reviewers of specifications containing YANG modules. Recommendations and procedures are defined, which are intended to increase interoperability and usability of Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF) and RESTCONF protocol implementations that utilize YANG modules. This document obsoletes RFC 6087.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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