Re: [netmod] Does defining a feature require the module be implemented?

Kent Watsen <kent+ietf@watsen.net> Tue, 24 May 2022 14:28 UTC

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Subject: Re: [netmod] Does defining a feature require the module be implemented?
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Hi Lada,

> But the alternative behaviour exists as well. I don't think this can be fixed by an erratum.

Please say some more.  Are you referring to now-obsolete RFC 7895?  What does Yangson support?

K.