Information definition (extended)

SWIM-DEFN-300

A service definition 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.

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

Completeness: Not Applicable.

Consistency: Not Applicable.

Correctness: Not Applicable.

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