RFC 2234

Augmented BNF for Syntax Specifications: ABNF, November 1997

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Status:
PROPOSED STANDARD
Obsoleted by:
RFC 4234
Authors:
D. Crocker, Ed.
P. Overell
Stream:
IETF
Source:
drums (app)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2234

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Abstract

In the early days of the Arpanet, each specification contained its own definition of ABNF. This included the email specifications, RFC733 and then RFC822 which have come to be the common citations for defining ABNF. The current document separates out that definition, to permit selective reference. Predictably, it also provides some modifications and enhancements. [STANDARDS-TRACK]


For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.




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