Re: Re: [docbook] future of DocBook XML Schema (XSD)?

I don't use xsd either.
I use docbook.nvdl with the onvdl program.

thanks for asking!
--Tim


On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 4:14 PM, Dave Pawson <[email protected]> wrote:

> + for rng only.
> I can honestly say I've never used xml schema for docbook (or anything
> else for that matter)
>    I do validate many instances though, using Jing / oXygen
> regards
>
> On 18 October 2016 at 19:51, Bob Stayton <[email protected]> wrote:
> > The DocBook Technical Committee is considering dropping the XML Schema
> > version of DocBook in a future version 6.  We would like to hear from any
> > members of the DocBook community who would be affected by this change.
> >
> > Let me be clear that this change is not on the horizon, but part of our
> long
> > term planning.  The DocBook TC takes great care in maintaining backwards
> > compatibility on point releases because we know how much the DocBook
> > community relies on stable sources.  When DocBook rolls to a new major
> > version number, we treat that as an opportunity to introduce changes that
> > are not backwards compatible.  The change from 4 to 5 was such.  If we
> > foresee such changes coming, we give the DocBook community very advanced
> > notice to prepare for them.
> >
> > We will continue to maintain the DocBook standard in RelaxNG with
> Schematron
> > rules, and will continue to generate a compatible DTD.
> >
> > However, the process of maintaining the XSD version of DocBook is proving
> > burdensome because it cannot be completely generated by a conversion
> > program, and requires manual tweaking.  Because we are not sure if
> anyone is
> > actually using the XSD version, we are wondering if this is worth the
> > effort.  If you are using it, or have tools that depend on XSD, please
> let
> > us know.
> >
> > You can reply directly to me if you don't want to discuss it on the
> mailing
> > list.
> >
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