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<h1><a id="title"></a>Timed Text Markup Language 2 (TTML2)</h1>
-<h2><a id="w3c-doctype"></a>Editors' copy $Date: 2014/03/27 16:43:09 $ @@ @@@@ @@@@</h2><dl><dt>This version:</dt><dd>
+<h2><a id="w3c-doctype"></a>Editors' copy $Date: 2014/04/24 18:53:45 $ @@ @@@@ @@@@</h2><dl><dt>This version:</dt><dd>
<a href="ttml2.html">ttml2.html</a>
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<a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2010/REC-ttaf1-dfxp-20101118/">http://www.w3.org/TR/2010/REC-ttaf1-dfxp-20101118/</a>
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H <a href="#other-references">Other References</a> (Non-Normative)<br>
I <a href="#requirements">Requirements</a> (Non-Normative)<br>
J <a href="#derivation">Vocabulary Derivation</a> (Non-Normative)<br>
- J.1 <a href="#d3e22447">Element Derivation</a><br>
- J.2 <a href="#d3e22964">Attribute Derivation</a><br>
+ J.1 <a href="#d3e22452">Element Derivation</a><br>
+ J.2 <a href="#d3e22969">Attribute Derivation</a><br>
K <a href="#qa">QA Framework Compliance</a> (Non-Normative)<br>
- K.1 <a href="#d3e23957">Requirements</a><br>
- K.2 <a href="#d3e24121">Guidelines</a><br>
+ K.1 <a href="#d3e23962">Requirements</a><br>
+ K.2 <a href="#d3e24126">Guidelines</a><br>
L <a href="#streaming">Streaming TTML Content</a> (Non-Normative)<br>
M <a href="#concrete-encoding">Concrete Encoding</a><br>
N <a href="#time-expression-semantics">Time Expression Semantics</a><br>
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be synchronized. In this case, the value of the <code>ttp:markerMode</code>
and <code>ttp:dropMode</code> parameters apply, as defined by <a href="#parameter-attribute-markerMode"><b>6.2.7 ttp:markerMode</b></a> and <a href="#parameter-attribute-dropMode"><b>6.2.4 ttp:dropMode</b></a>, respectively.</p><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><p>When the time base is designated as <code>smpte</code>,
every time expression denotes a media marker value akin to that
-defined by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.1, except instead
+defined by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.3, except instead
of using an opaque marker name, a structured <a href="#smpte12m">[SMPTE 12M]</a>
time coordinate serves as the marker name.</p></div><p>If the time base is designated as <code>clock</code>, then the time
expression denotes a coordinate in some real-world time line as
@@ -4818,7 +4818,7 @@
specified, the value of a <code>begin</code> attribute must adhere to
a <timeExpression> specification as defined by <a href="#timing-value-timeExpression"><b>10.3.1 <timeExpression></b></a>.</p><p>The begin point of a temporal interval is included in the
interval; i.e., the interval is left-wise closed.</p><p>The semantics of the <code>begin</code> attribute are those defined
-by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.1,
+by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.3,
while taking into account any overriding semantics defined by this specification.</p></div><div class="div3">
<h4><a id="timing-attribute-end"></a>10.2.2 end</h4><p>The <code>end</code> attribute is used to specify the ending point
of a temporal interval associated with a timed element. If
@@ -4832,7 +4832,7 @@
are limited to frames 300 through 309 only (assuming that 0s corresponds
with frame 0). The same holds if the active interval is specified
as [300f,310f).</p></div><p>The semantics of the <code>end</code> attribute are those defined
-by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.1,
+by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.3,
while taking into account any overriding semantics defined by this specification.</p></div><div class="div3">
<h4><a id="timing-attribute-dur"></a>10.2.3 dur</h4><p>The <code>dur</code> attribute is used to specify the duration of a
temporal interval associated with a timed element. If specified,
@@ -4843,8 +4843,10 @@
<code>smpte</code> time base and <code>discontinuous</code> marker
mode, a (well-formed) <code>dur</code> attribute must not be specified on any
element.</p><p>The semantics of the <code>dur</code> attribute are those defined
-by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.1,
-while taking into account any overriding semantics defined by this specification.</p><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><p>In the context of the subset of <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a> semantics supported by
+by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.3,
+while taking into account any overriding semantics defined by this specification.
+In a willful violation of <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.3, the value of
+the <code>dur</code> attribute is permitted to be zero (0).</p><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><p>In the context of the subset of <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a> semantics supported by
this specification, the active duration of an element that specifies both
<code>end</code> and <code>dur</code> attributes is equal to the lesser of the value of
the <code>dur</code> attribute and the difference between the value of the
@@ -4868,7 +4870,7 @@
element instance.</p><p>Each time container is considered to constitute an independent time base, i.e.,
time coordinate system.</p><p>If a <code>timeContainer</code> attribute is not specified on an element that
has time container semantics, then <code>par</code> time container semantics must apply.</p><p>Time container semantics applies only to the following element types:</p><ul><li><p><a href="#document-structure-vocabulary-body"><code>body</code></a></p></li><li><p><a href="#content-vocabulary-div"><code>div</code></a></p></li><li><p><a href="#content-vocabulary-p"><code>p</code></a></p></li><li><p><a href="#layout-vocabulary-region"><code>region</code></a></p></li><li><p><a href="#content-vocabulary-span"><code>span</code></a></p></li></ul><p>The semantics of parallel and sequential time
-containment are those defined by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.2,
+containment are those defined by <a href="#smil3">[SMIL 3.0]</a>, § 5.4.4,
while taking into account any overriding semantics defined by this specification.</p></div></div><div class="div2">
<h3><a id="timing-time-value-expressions"></a>10.3 Time Value Expressions</h3><p>Timing attribute values include the use of the following expressions:</p><ul><li><p><a href="#timing-value-timeExpression"><b>10.3.1 <timeExpression></b></a></p></li></ul><div class="div3">
<h4><a id="timing-value-timeExpression"></a>10.3.1 <timeExpression></h4><p>A <timeExpression> is used to specify a coordinate within
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<h2><a id="derivation"></a>J Vocabulary Derivation (Non-Normative)</h2><p>This appendix provides information about the derivation of TTML
vocabulary, separately describing derivation of elements and
attributes.</p><div class="div2">
-<h3><a id="d3e22447"></a>J.1 Element Derivation</h3><p>The first column of <a href="#element-vocab-derivation-table"><b>Table J-1 – Elements</b></a>
+<h3><a id="d3e22452"></a>J.1 Element Derivation</h3><p>The first column of <a href="#element-vocab-derivation-table"><b>Table J-1 – Elements</b></a>
specifies a TTML element vocabulary item; the second column specifies the
syntactic and/or semantic model on which the vocabulary item is based;
the third column specifies the reference that defines
@@ -7274,7 +7276,7 @@
and <code>@version</code> on the <code>svg:svg</code> element.</p></li><li><p>Conceptually derived from existing <code>tt:layout</code> element,
which is a generic container for layout specifications, but for use
in defining animation specifications that apply to targetted elements.</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="div2">
-<h3><a id="d3e22964"></a>J.2 Attribute Derivation</h3><p>The first column of <a href="#attribute-vocab-derivation-table"><b>Table J-2 – Attributes</b></a>
+<h3><a id="d3e22969"></a>J.2 Attribute Derivation</h3><p>The first column of <a href="#attribute-vocab-derivation-table"><b>Table J-2 – Attributes</b></a>
specifies a TTML attribute vocabulary item; the second column specifies the
syntactic and/or semantic model on which the vocabulary item is based;
the third column specifies the reference that defines
@@ -7366,9 +7368,9 @@
<h2><a id="qa"></a>K QA Framework Compliance (Non-Normative)</h2><p>This appendix specifies the compliance of this specification with the
requirements and guidelines defined by <a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/">QA
Framework Specifications Guidelines</a> <a href="#qaf-sg">[QAF SG]</a>.</p><div class="div2">
-<h3><a id="d3e23957"></a>K.1 Requirements</h3><a id="qa-framework-requirements-table"></a><table class="common"><caption>Table K-1 – QA Framework Requirements Checklist</caption><col width="76%" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><tbody><tr><td><span class="strong">Requirement</span></td><td><span class="strong">YES</span></td><td><span class="strong">NO</span></td><td><span class="strong">N/A</span></td><td><span class="strong">Notes</span></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#include-conformance-clause-principle">Requirement 01: Include a conformance
+<h3><a id="d3e23962"></a>K.1 Requirements</h3><a id="qa-framework-requirements-table"></a><table class="common"><caption>Table K-1 – QA Framework Requirements Checklist</caption><col width="76%" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><tbody><tr><td><span class="strong">Requirement</span></td><td><span class="strong">YES</span></td><td><span class="strong">NO</span></td><td><span class="strong">N/A</span></td><td><span class="strong">Notes</span></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#include-conformance-clause-principle">Requirement 01: Include a conformance
clause</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-scope-principle">Requirement 02: Define the scope.</a></td><td><a href="#intro">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#implement-principle">Requirement 03: Identify who or what will implement the specification.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ref-norm-principle">Requirement 04: Make a list of normative references.</a></td><td><a href="#references">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-terms-principle">Requirement 05: Define the terms used in the normative parts of the specification.</a></td><td><a href="#definitions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#conf-label-principle">Requirement 06: Create conformance labels for each part of the conformance model.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#consistent-style-principle">Requirement 07: Use a consistent style for conformance requirements and explain how to distinguish them.</a></td><td><a href="#conventions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#req-opt-conf-principle">Requirement 08: Indicate which conformance requirements are mandatory, which are recommended, and which are optional.</a></td><td><a href="#conventions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#subdivide-mandatory-principle">Requirement 09: If the technology is subdivided, then indicate which subdivisions are mandatory for conformance.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#subdiv-constraints-principle">Requirement 10: If the technology is subdivided, then address subdivision constraints.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#likehood-extension-principle">Requirement 11: Address Extensibility.</a></td><td><a href="#doctypes">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#deprecated-feature-principle">Requirement 12: Identify deprecated features.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#degree-support-principle">Requirement 13: Define how each class of product handles each deprecated feature.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><ol class="enumar"><li><p>No feature is deprecated by this version of this specification.</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="div2">
-<h3><a id="d3e24121"></a>K.2 Guidelines</h3><a id="qa-framework-guidelines-table"></a><table class="common"><caption>Table K-2 – QA Framework Guidelines Checklist</caption><col width="76%" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><tbody><tr><td><span class="strong">Guideline</span></td><td><span class="strong">YES</span></td><td><span class="strong">NO</span></td><td><span class="strong">N/A</span></td><td><span class="strong">Notes</span></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#conformance-model-gp">Good Practice 01: Define the specification's conformance model in the conformance clause.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#norm-informative-gp">Good Practice 02: Specify in the conformance clause how to distinguish normative from informative content.</a></td><td><a href="#conventions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#conformance-claim-gp">Good Practice 03: Provide the wording for conformance claims.</a></td><td><a href="#claims">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ics-gp">Good Practice 04: Provide an Implementation Conformance Statement Pro Forma.</a></td><td></td><td>NO</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ics-claim-gp">Good Practice 05: Require an Implementation Conformance Statement as part of valid conformance claims.</a></td><td><a href="#claims">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#use-example-gp">Good Practice 06: Provide examples, use cases, and graphics.</a></td><td><a href="#example">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#write-sample-gp">Good Practice 07: Write sample code or tests.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ref-define-practice">Good Practice 08: When imposing requirements by normative references, address conformance dependencies.</a></td><td><a href="#references">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-terms-inline-gp">Good Practice 09: Define unfamiliar terms in-line and consolidate the definitions in a glossary section.</a></td><td><a href="#definitions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#reuse-terms-gp">Good Practice 10: Use terms already defined without changing their definition.</a></td><td><a href="#definitions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#formal-language-gp">Good Practice 11: Use formal languages when possible.</a></td><td><a href="#schemas">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#write-assertion-gp">Good Practice 12: Write Test Assertions.</a></td><td></td><td>NO</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#subdivide-foster-gp">Good Practice 13: Create subdivisions of the technology when warranted.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#rules-profiles-gp">Good Practice 14: If the technology is profiled, define rules for creating new profiles.</a></td><td><a href="#vocabulary-profiles">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#need-option-gp">Good Practice 15:Use optional features as warranted.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#label-options-gp">Good Practice 16: Clearly identify optional features.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#constraints-gp">Good Practice 17: Indicate any limitations or constraints on optional features.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#extensions-prohibited-gp">Good Practice 18: If extensibility is allowed, define an extension mechanism.</a></td><td><a href="#extension-vocabulary-overview">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#breaking-conformance-gp">Good Practice 19: Warn extension creators to create extensions that do not interfere with conformance.</a></td><td><a href="#extension-vocabulary-overview">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-error-gp">Good Practice 20: Define error-handling for unknown extensions.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance-processor">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#workaround-gp">Good Practice 21: Explain how to avoid using a deprecated feature.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#obsolete-gp">Good Practice 22: Identify obsolete features.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#error-handling-gp">Good Practice 23: Define an error handling mechanism.</a></td><td><a href="#reduced-infoset">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><ol class="enumar"><li><p>When making normative references to external specifications,
+<h3><a id="d3e24126"></a>K.2 Guidelines</h3><a id="qa-framework-guidelines-table"></a><table class="common"><caption>Table K-2 – QA Framework Guidelines Checklist</caption><col width="76%" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><col width="6%" align="center" span="1"><tbody><tr><td><span class="strong">Guideline</span></td><td><span class="strong">YES</span></td><td><span class="strong">NO</span></td><td><span class="strong">N/A</span></td><td><span class="strong">Notes</span></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#conformance-model-gp">Good Practice 01: Define the specification's conformance model in the conformance clause.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#norm-informative-gp">Good Practice 02: Specify in the conformance clause how to distinguish normative from informative content.</a></td><td><a href="#conventions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#conformance-claim-gp">Good Practice 03: Provide the wording for conformance claims.</a></td><td><a href="#claims">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ics-gp">Good Practice 04: Provide an Implementation Conformance Statement Pro Forma.</a></td><td></td><td>NO</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ics-claim-gp">Good Practice 05: Require an Implementation Conformance Statement as part of valid conformance claims.</a></td><td><a href="#claims">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#use-example-gp">Good Practice 06: Provide examples, use cases, and graphics.</a></td><td><a href="#example">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#write-sample-gp">Good Practice 07: Write sample code or tests.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#ref-define-practice">Good Practice 08: When imposing requirements by normative references, address conformance dependencies.</a></td><td><a href="#references">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-terms-inline-gp">Good Practice 09: Define unfamiliar terms in-line and consolidate the definitions in a glossary section.</a></td><td><a href="#definitions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#reuse-terms-gp">Good Practice 10: Use terms already defined without changing their definition.</a></td><td><a href="#definitions">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#formal-language-gp">Good Practice 11: Use formal languages when possible.</a></td><td><a href="#schemas">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#write-assertion-gp">Good Practice 12: Write Test Assertions.</a></td><td></td><td>NO</td><td></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#subdivide-foster-gp">Good Practice 13: Create subdivisions of the technology when warranted.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#rules-profiles-gp">Good Practice 14: If the technology is profiled, define rules for creating new profiles.</a></td><td><a href="#vocabulary-profiles">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#need-option-gp">Good Practice 15:Use optional features as warranted.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#label-options-gp">Good Practice 16: Clearly identify optional features.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#constraints-gp">Good Practice 17: Indicate any limitations or constraints on optional features.</a></td><td>YES</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#extensions-prohibited-gp">Good Practice 18: If extensibility is allowed, define an extension mechanism.</a></td><td><a href="#extension-vocabulary-overview">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#breaking-conformance-gp">Good Practice 19: Warn extension creators to create extensions that do not interfere with conformance.</a></td><td><a href="#extension-vocabulary-overview">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#define-error-gp">Good Practice 20: Define error-handling for unknown extensions.</a></td><td><a href="#conformance-processor">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#workaround-gp">Good Practice 21: Explain how to avoid using a deprecated feature.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#obsolete-gp">Good Practice 22: Identify obsolete features.</a></td><td></td><td></td><td>N/A</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.w3.org/TR/2005/REC-qaframe-spec-20050817/#error-handling-gp">Good Practice 23: Define an error handling mechanism.</a></td><td><a href="#reduced-infoset">YES</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="note"><p class="prefix"><b>Note:</b></p><ol class="enumar"><li><p>When making normative references to external specifications,
specific clauses or sections are cited.</p></li><li><p>See also <a href="#derivation"><b>J Vocabulary Derivation</b></a>.</p></li><li><p>Test assertions and test suites will be provided prior to entering
Proposed Recommendation (PR) phase.</p></li><li><p>See criterion #3 in <a href="#conformance-processor"><b>3.2 Processor Conformance</b></a> and definition of
TTML <a href="#doctypes">Abstract Document Instance</a>.</p></li><li><p>No feature is deprecated or obsoleted by this version of this specification.</p></li></ol></div></div></div><div class="div1">