proper use of rel

[RachelComerford]

From BISG survey

[dauwhe]

I'd love to hear some more context on this. We're all used to rel=stylesheet. Do reading systems do much with other rel values? Are people hoping for some change in behavior of reading systems based on the rel value of a link?

[JayPanoz]

I’m assuming we’re discussing <link> and <a> elements?

[mattgarrish]

This is definitely vague. Could also be the oddball stuff we have/had for package document links.

[RachelComerford]

@BillKasdorf this was a request from your response - perhaps you could provide more information?

[RachelComerford]

Bill - can you provide clarification and take ownership of the initial documentation for this one?

As you explore this topic - please keep this guiding structure in mind:

• identify quirks or exceptions in specific reading systems (edited)
• Identify gaps in documentation that need to be developed
• Identify variations based of business verticals - how might you implement this standard differently as journal publisher vs a textbook publisher? A magazine vs scholarly? etc.
• Use plain language. Use diagrams where they will help (and provide alt text). Tag your colleagues for assistance.
• If you reference prior art, older development projects, or other materials, provide clarifying information including a basic definition and the importance to the best practice

When you are proposing language/contributions to best practice, please consider and respond to the following questions:

• What is the problem you are trying to solve?
• What is your preferred solution and why do you believe this is the best option?
• What alternatives did you consider?
• What’s the best fallback/back up plan?