Re: [media-types] 3rd WGLC - draft-ietf-dispatch-javascript-mjs - deadline 10th May

[Mathias Bynens <[e-mail]>]

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On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 7:26 PM Myles Borins <[e-mail]> wrote:

> Disclaimer: I am one of the authors of the draft.
>
> I would like to also express my support for this draft. It imho reflects
> ecosystem usage, for example there are currently over 6 million files
> with the .mjs extension on GitHub
> <https://github.com/search?l=&q=extension%3Amjs&type=code>.
>
> The extension is supported in some mimetype collections and DBs, such as
> that of the python programming language
> <https://github.com/python/cpython/blob/master/Lib/mimetypes.py#L416>,
> but still hasn't been adopted by industry standard tools such as apache
> <http://apache-http-server.18135.x6.nabble.com/Bug-61383-New-mjs-files-should-be-part-of-mime-application-javascript-td5038697.html>.
> The lack of consistency here makes for poor developer experiences and
> inconsistent experiences across platforms + tools. This draft being
> accepted would be an extremely strong signal to let folks know that they
> can implement support for .mjs.
>
> Separate from the new extension that will be supported the updated draft
> includes a number of additional improvements that reflect the current
> reality of the web. This includes making "text/javascript" COMMON rather
> than OBSOLETE and an update to the security considerations.
>
> Thank you everyone for your time and considerations regarding this matter.
>
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 10:17 AM Mathias Bynens <[e-mail]> wrote:
>
>> Disclaimer: I am one of the authors of this draft. Nevertheless, I
>> would like to express my support and speak to the importance of its
>> standardization.
>>
>> The draft supersedes the earlier RFC4329, providing updated
>> definitions to align with what has quickly become implementation
>> reality, both in web browsers as well as other popular JavaScript
>> environments such as Node.js.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mathias
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 3:49 PM Kirsty P <[e-mail]> wrote:
>> > ________________________________
>> > From: Kirsty P
>> > Sent: 26 April 2021 16:25
>> > To: [e-mail] <[e-mail]>
>> > Subject: 3rd WGLC - draft-ietf-dispatch-javascript-mjs - deadline 10th
>> May
>> >
>> > Hi DISPATCH,
>> >
>> > Summary: draft-ietf-dispatch-javascript-mjs is now ready for its 3rd
>> WGLC (Working Group Last Call). Please send your comments and/or
>> expressions of support to the DISPATCH list.
>> >
>> > Longer: the draft was recently updated to address feedback from a
>> review and from the 2nd WGLC [1]. The authors posted an update to the list
>> with more information [2]. We (DISPATCH chairs) feel like all the comments
>> have been addressed, so it's time for 3rd WGLC.
>> >
>> > We need to hear positive noises and support for this draft from the WG
>> before progressing the -08 draft, so please email to signal your
>> endorsement, even if you have no comments to make. The draft can be found
>> on datatracker here:
>> https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-dispatch-javascript-mjs/
>> >
>> > WGLC is open for 2 weeks - so will finish close-of-play on Monday 10th
>> May.
>> >
>> > Kirsty
>> > (DISPATCH co-chair)
>> >
>> > [1]
>> https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/dispatch/MOp48vAf_K4cjoS9XoFgxBUqXg0/
>> > [2]
>> https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/dispatch/TmuVIJS6Umh37oOhiIHv-5Mzkis/
>> >
>> >
>> >
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