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Specs/style

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When writing a spec, it is suggested that you adhere to the following guidelines.

Terminology

Bags of bits

Be careful of your use of the terms "file" and "resource".
Make sure your definitions refer only to bags of bits, and not also stuff in the Real World™ (like apple baskets).

Willful violations of other specs

When willfully and deliberately violating standards set out in other documents, use the term "willful violation" instead of simply "violation".
"Violation" makes you sound naughty; "willful violation" makes you sound knowledgeable.