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Re: [xml-dev] Re: determining ID-ness in XML
- From: Marcus Carr <mrc@allette.com.au>
- To: Jeff Rafter <jeffrafter@defined.net>
- Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 12:57:16 +1100
Jeff Rafter wrote:
> In general, if we accept the argument that IDs *are* orthogonal to both
> Validation and Well-Formedness then removing them to an xml:id attribute
> would be the best solution.
I can't understand that connection at all. If IDs are orthogonal to both
validation and well-formedness (true, IMHO), why jeopardise the ability to check
validity and well-formedness in pursuit of a solution to an unrelated problem? I
don't see what makes that "best".
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Regards,
Marcus Carr email: mrc@allette.com.au
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