[jdev] XEP-0115: backward compatibility

[Alban Crequy]

Le Tue, 6 May 2008 13:14:06 +0200,
"Remko Tronçon" <remko at el-tramo.be> a écrit :

> >  3. If a client with pluggable capabilities want to be compatible
> > with both remote client implementing the XEP v1.3 and v1.5, is the
> >  recommended way to use both 'ext' and 'hash' attributes?
> 
> I don't think combining both makes sense (or will even work properly).
> If you support the new protocol, use the new one only, and do not send
> any 'ext'.

Some legacy clients requires to have the bundle "voice-v1" in "ext".
Theses clients does not check what is inside the bundle, just that
a bundle with this name exist.

This is wrong because the v1.3 XEP did not allow such behaviour:
"The names of the feature bundles MUST NOT be used for semantic
purposes: they are merely opaque identifiers that will be used in other
use cases"

But in order to remain compatible with theses legacy clients, I have
to add the bundle "voice-v1". So, I am looking for the best way to
implement the new XEP with this requirement.

-- 
Alban