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Brian Thomas edited this page Jan 26, 2015 · 3 revisions

Basic Serialization Access and Understanding

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Description

A serialized instance of the data format shall, as part of the first block of bytes, sufficiently describe how to be read without resorting to special API/tools.

Sub-requirements

Requirement 18.1

The block of instructions on how to read the serialization shall use only UTF-8 encoding.

Requirement 18.2

The block of instructions shall identify the version of the format (and related documentation) needed to understand it.

Requirement 18.3

The block of instructions shall identify any special additional software (e.g. plugins) needed.