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Principles
From Read Write Web Community Group
Architecture for Creating Read-Write Web Sub Specifications
The development of a coherent architecture for read-write web sub specifications necessitates guidelines that emphasize interoperability, security, and user-centricity. Here's a refined architectural framework tailored to address these aspects:
Interoperability (Interop)
- Common Standards: Adopt universally recognized standards to ensure compatibility across platforms and systems.
- Resource Representation: Use consistent and standard formats (like JSON-LD) that can be easily understood and parsed by various platforms.
Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs)
- Persistent URIs: Ensure that URIs remain constant over time, promoting stability and reducing the risk of broken links.
- Discoverability: Use self-descriptive URIs that allow resources to be easily identified and located.
Web Identity (WebID)
- Decentralized Identity: Use WebID as a standard identifier system, allowing users to maintain control over their online identity.
- Linkable Profiles: Ensure that WebIDs can link to other information, providing a holistic view of the user.
Authentication
- Identity Verification: Implement robust mechanisms to verify the authenticity of WebIDs and ensure that users are who they claim to be.
- Secure Protocols: Utilize secure and proven authentication protocols that protect against potential threats and breaches.
Authorization
- Access Control: Clearly define which WebIDs or groups of WebIDs can perform specific actions or access certain resources.
- Dynamic Authorization: Allow for real-time changes in authorization levels based on context and needs.
Access Control and Permissions
- Granular Permissions: Define permissions at a granular level, allowing for detailed access control.
- User-Centric Control: Enable users to set and modify permissions for their data and resources.
Representations and Interoperability
- Standard Representations: Define a standard way of representing data across the web to ensure that data is easily transferable and understandable across different platforms.
- Extension Mechanisms: Allow for extensions to standard representations without breaking interoperability.
Cross-Origin Mechanisms
- Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS): Implement CORS to enable safe and controlled sharing of resources across different origins.
- Cross-Origin Authentication: Ensure that authentication mechanisms can operate seamlessly across different domains.
Security
- Cross Origin Exploits: Protect user data both in transit and from cross origin attacks.
- Regular Audits: Regularly audit systems and protocols for potential vulnerabilities and ensure timely patching.
This architectural framework serves as a blueprint for developing sub specifications that are in sync with the evolving needs of the web while prioritizing