RFC - 4101

Writing Protocol Models

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc4101.txt
Authors:	E. Rescorla [RTFM, Inc.]
Date:	June 2005
Category:	Informational

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Referred by:	1 RFC
Refers to:	10 RFC

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Status

This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2005).

Abstract

The IETF process depends on peer review. However, IETF documents are generally written to be useful for implementors, not reviewers. In particular, while great care is generally taken to provide a complete description of the state machines and bits on the wire, this level of detail tends to get in the way of initial understanding. This document describes an approach for providing protocol "models" that allow reviewers to quickly grasp the essence of a system.

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