Where can I find a full WADL spec?

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I've read a great example of a WADL file. I've also checked out the WADL2Java tool.

But I can't seem to find a full spec of the WADL format. I have many unanswered questions, mostly dealing with how various parts of the file relate to one another and whether I can reduce duplication by using references.

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leppie got the official answer, but that document kind of sucks. Anyone have a better reference?

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:16

leppie got the official answer, but that document kind of sucks. Anyone have a better reference?

Meanwhile an updated specification for the Web Application Description Language (WADL) has been provided as a W3C Member Submission and it's quality has noticeably increased accordingly (though still not on par with an official W3C Recommendation or so); see WADL now a W3C Member Submission for the announcement by Marc Hadley, who authored both versions.

Please note that there are some Changes since November 2006 Publication, you'll find more information regarding these in Marc Hadleys blog post Draft WADL Update.

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 10 '12 at 10:51

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http://www.w3.org/Submission/wadl/

answered Jan 10 '12 at 10:51

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 26 '10 at 19:08

Hm, there is only a PDF for the spec from 2006. Hadley made a W3C submission that can be found as well on the page @leppie linked to. Here is a direct link. There were some changes since 2006, for instance are now more than one <resources> children allowed in <application>.

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 29 '13 at 18:58

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Here is the XSD for reference: http://code.w3.org/unicorn/browser/WebContent/WEB-INF/resources/schemas/wadl.xsd

answered Jul 29 '13 at 18:58

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 06 '09 at 13:39

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And this is not it?

answered Apr 06 '09 at 13:39

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That seems to be both incomplete and poorly written, but, alas, I think you've got it right. – James A. Rosen Apr 06 '09 at 14:24
And by "that," I of course meant the PDF you linked to, not your response. – James A. Rosen Apr 07 '09 at 20:20
:) hehe, I didnt take it that way, most specs seem half baked, the good ones do shine though :) – leppie Apr 07 '09 at 22:56

Where can I find a full WADL spec?

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