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Version

This page concerns v2.0 of the Specification. Supporting material on v1.0 is <tbd>



Requirement

Title

Information definition (extended)

Identifier

SWIM-SERV-300

Requirement

A service description should include or refer to information about the exchanged Information service payload including:

  • the cardinality applicable to the element, including whether the element is optional, conditional or mandatory in the exchange;
  • constraints applicable to the element, such as:
    • value ranges;
    • special values;
    • character set restrictions; and
  • the structure and relevant relationships between the elements.

Rationale

This requirement ensures that the precise meaning of the exchanged information is shared by all parties of the information exchange.

Verification

Completeness: Not Applicable.

Consistency: Not Applicable.

Correctness: Not Applicable.

Examples/Notes

Note: This requirement covers the best practice for what should be in an information definition. However, it does not require that the information definition be replicated in the service description.

Level of Implementation

Recommended

Guidance

tbd

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