resource identifier needs clarification

[pchampin]

7.2 Resource says

Each resource possesses a unique identifier within the system.

Either we are talking about the resource URI/IRI,
in which case "withing the system" is confusing (URIs are globally unique, not unique within a particular system)
or we are talking about internal IDs, in which case this is an implementation detail not relevant here.

I propose to replace with "Each resource is identified by a URI".

Also, we may want to position ourselves with respect to the RFC3986 vs WHATWG URL dilemma.

[TallTed]

Replace with Each resource is identified by a URI (not identifier by), neh?

[pchampin]

Replace with Each resource is identified by a URI (not identifier by), neh?

yes, indeed, thanks. I edited the text accordingly.

[w3cbot]

This was discussed during the #lws meeting on 23 February 2026.

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Issue 79 resource identifier needs clarification (by pchampin) [ready-for-pr]

pchampin: unless someone disagree, this one is quite straightforward

eBremer: I can do the PR for that one too

<Zakim> bendm, you wanted to ask why to actively prohib multiple containments

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[ebremer]

changed: #81