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3 | DIP-1 Common protocol description |
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3 | DIP-1 Common protocol description | |
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5 | # 1 Intro # |
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5 | # 1 Intro # | |
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7 | This document describes the Data Interchange Protocol (DIP), designed to |
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7 | This document describes the Data Interchange Protocol (DIP), designed to | |
8 | exchange filtered data that can be stored as a graph structure between |
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8 | exchange filtered data that can be stored as a graph structure between | |
9 | network nodes. |
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9 | network nodes. | |
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11 | # 2 Purpose # |
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11 | # 2 Purpose # | |
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13 | This protocol will be used to share the models (originally imageboard posts) |
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13 | This protocol will be used to share the models (originally imageboard posts) | |
14 | across multiple servers. The main differnce of this protocol is that the node |
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14 | across multiple servers. The main differnce of this protocol is that the node | |
15 | can specify what models it wants to get and from whom. The nodes can get |
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15 | can specify what models it wants to get and from whom. The nodes can get | |
16 | models from a specific server, or from all except some specific servers. Also |
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16 | models from a specific server, or from all except some specific servers. Also | |
17 | the models can be filtered by timestamps or tags. |
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17 | the models can be filtered by timestamps or tags. | |
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19 | # 3 Protocol description # |
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19 | # 3 Protocol description # | |
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21 | The node requests other node's changes list since some time (since epoch if |
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21 | The node requests other node's changes list since some time (since epoch if | |
22 | this is the start). The other node sends a list of post ids or posts in the |
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22 | this is the start). The other node sends a list of post ids or posts in the | |
23 | XML format. |
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23 | XML format. | |
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25 | Protocol version is the version of the sync api. Model version is the version |
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25 | Protocol version is the version of the sync api. Model version is the version | |
26 | of data models. If at least one of them is different, the sync cannot be |
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26 | of data models. If at least one of them is different, the sync cannot be | |
27 | performed. |
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27 | performed. | |
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29 | The node signs the data with its keys. The receiving node saves the key at the |
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29 | The node signs the data with its keys. The receiving node saves the key at the | |
30 | first sync and checks it every time. If the key has changed, the info won't be |
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30 | first sync and checks it every time. If the key has changed, the info won't be | |
31 | saved from the node (or the node id must be changed). A model can be signed |
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31 | saved from the node (or the node id must be changed). A model can be signed | |
32 | with several keys but at least one of them must be the same as in the global |
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32 | with several keys but at least one of them must be the same as in the global | |
33 | ID to verify the sender. |
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33 | ID to verify the sender. | |
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35 | Each node can have several keys. Nodes can have shared keys to serve as a pool |
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35 | Each node can have several keys. Nodes can have shared keys to serve as a pool | |
36 | (several nodes with the same key). |
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36 | (several nodes with the same key). | |
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38 | Each post has an ID in the unique format: key-type::key::local-id |
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38 | Each post has an ID in the unique format: key-type::key::local-id | |
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40 | All requests pass a request type, protocol and model versions, and a list of |
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40 | All requests pass a request type, protocol and model versions, and a list of | |
41 | optional arguments used for filtering. |
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41 | optional arguments used for filtering. | |
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43 | Each request has its own version. Version consists of 2 numbers: first is |
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43 | Each request has its own version. Version consists of 2 numbers: first is | |
44 | incompatible version (1.3 and 2.0 are not compatible and must not be in sync) |
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44 | incompatible version (1.3 and 2.0 are not compatible and must not be in sync) | |
45 | and the second one is minor and compatible (for example, new optional field |
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45 | and the second one is minor and compatible (for example, new optional field | |
46 | is added which will be igroned by those who don't support it yet). |
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46 | is added which will be igroned by those who don't support it yet). | |
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48 | Post edits and reflinks are not saved to the sync model. The replied post ID |
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48 | Post edits and reflinks are not saved to the sync model. The replied post ID | |
49 | can be got from the post text, and reflinks can be computed when loading |
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49 | can be got from the post text, and reflinks can be computed when loading | |
50 | posts. The edit time is not saved because a foreign post can be 'edited' (new |
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50 | posts. The edit time is not saved because a foreign post can be 'edited' (new | |
51 | replies are added) but the signature must not change (so we can't update the |
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51 | replies are added) but the signature must not change (so we can't update the | |
52 | content). The inner posts can be edited, and the signature will change then |
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52 | content). The inner posts can be edited, and the signature will change then | |
53 | but the local-id won't, so the other node can detect that and replace the post |
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53 | but the local-id won't, so the other node can detect that and replace the post | |
54 | instead of adding a new one. |
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54 | instead of adding a new one. | |
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56 | ## 3.1 Requests ## |
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56 | ## 3.1 Requests ## | |
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58 | There is no constraint on how the server should calculate the request. The |
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58 | There is no constraint on how the server should calculate the request. The | |
59 | server can return any information by any filter and the requesting node is |
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59 | server can return any information by any filter and the requesting node is | |
60 | responsible for validating it. |
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60 | responsible for validating it. | |
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62 | The server is required to return the status of request. See 3.2 for details. |
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62 | The server is required to return the status of request. See 3.2 for details. | |
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64 | ### 3.1.1 pull ### |
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64 | ### 3.1.1 pull ### | |
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66 | "pull" request gets the desired model id list by the given filter (e.g. thread, tags, |
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66 | "pull" request gets the desired model id list by the given filter (e.g. thread, tags, | |
67 | author) |
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67 | author) | |
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69 | Sample request is as follows: |
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69 | Sample request is as follows: | |
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71 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> |
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71 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> | |
72 | <request version="1.0" type="pull"> |
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72 | <request version="1.0" type="pull"> | |
73 | <model version="1.0" name="post"> |
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73 | <model version="1.0" name="post"> | |
74 | <timestamp_from>0</timestamp_from> |
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74 | <timestamp_from>0</timestamp_from> | |
75 | <timestamp_to>0</timestamp_to> |
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75 | <timestamp_to>0</timestamp_to> | |
76 | <tags> |
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76 | <tags> | |
77 | <tag>tag1</tag> |
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77 | <tag>tag1</tag> | |
78 | </tags> |
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78 | </tags> | |
79 | <sender> |
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79 | <sender> | |
80 | <allow> |
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80 | <allow> | |
81 | <key>abcehy3h9t</key> |
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81 | <key>abcehy3h9t</key> | |
82 | <key>ehoehyoe</key> |
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82 | <key>ehoehyoe</key> | |
83 | </allow> |
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83 | </allow> | |
84 | <!-- There can be only allow block (all other are denied) or deny block (all other are allowed) --> |
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84 | <!-- There can be only allow block (all other are denied) or deny block (all other are allowed) --> | |
85 | </sender> |
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85 | </sender> | |
86 | </model> |
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86 | </model> | |
87 | </request> |
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87 | </request> | |
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89 | Under the <model> tag there are filters. Filters for the "post" model can |
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89 | Under the <model> tag there are filters. Filters for the "post" model can | |
90 | be found in DIP-2. |
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90 | be found in DIP-2. | |
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92 | Sample response: |
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92 | Sample response: | |
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94 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> |
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94 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> | |
95 | <response> |
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95 | <response> | |
96 | <status>success</status> |
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96 | <status>success</status> | |
97 | <models> |
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97 | <models> | |
98 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> |
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98 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> | |
99 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /> |
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99 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /> | |
100 | <id key="id2" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> |
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100 | <id key="id2" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> | |
101 | <id key="id2" type="ecdsa" local-id="5" /> |
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101 | <id key="id2" type="ecdsa" local-id="5" /> | |
102 | </models> |
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102 | </models> | |
103 | </response> |
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103 | </response> | |
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105 | ### 3.1.2 get ### |
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105 | ### 3.1.2 get ### | |
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107 | "get" gets models by id list. |
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107 | "get" gets models by id list. | |
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109 | Sample request: |
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109 | Sample request: | |
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111 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> |
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111 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> | |
112 | <request version="1.0" type="get"> |
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112 | <request version="1.0" type="get"> | |
113 | <model version="1.0" name="post"> |
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113 | <model version="1.0" name="post"> | |
114 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> |
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114 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> | |
115 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /> |
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115 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /> | |
116 | </model> |
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116 | </model> | |
117 | </request> |
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117 | </request> | |
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119 | Id consists of a key, key type and local id. This key is used for signing and |
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119 | Id consists of a key, key type and local id. This key is used for signing and | |
120 | validating of data in the model content. |
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120 | validating of data in the model content. | |
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122 | Sample response: |
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122 | Sample response: | |
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124 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> |
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124 | <?xml version="1.1" encoding="UTF-8" ?> | |
125 | <response> |
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125 | <response> | |
126 | <!-- |
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126 | <!-- | |
127 | Valid statuses are 'success' and 'error'. |
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127 | Valid statuses are 'success' and 'error'. | |
128 | --> |
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128 | --> | |
129 | <status>success</status> |
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129 | <status>success</status> | |
130 | <models> |
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130 | <models> | |
131 | <model name="post"> |
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131 | <model name="post"> | |
132 | <!-- |
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132 | <!-- | |
133 | Content tag is the data that is signed by signatures and must |
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133 | Content tag is the data that is signed by signatures and must | |
134 | not be changed for the post from other node. |
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134 | not be changed for the post from other node. | |
135 | --> |
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135 | --> | |
136 | <content> |
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136 | <content> | |
137 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> |
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137 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="1" /> | |
138 | <title>13</title> |
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138 | <title>13</title> | |
139 | <text>Thirteen</text> |
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139 | <text>Thirteen</text> | |
140 | <thread><id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /></thread> |
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140 | <thread><id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="2" /></thread> | |
141 | <pub-time>12</pub-time> |
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141 | <pub-time>12</pub-time> | |
142 | <!-- |
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142 | <!-- | |
143 | Images are saved as attachments and included in the |
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143 | Images are saved as attachments and included in the | |
144 | signature. |
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144 | signature. | |
145 | --> |
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145 | --> | |
146 | <attachments> |
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146 | <attachments> | |
147 | <attachment mimetype="image/png">TWFuIGlzIGRpc3Rpbmd1aXNoZWQsIG5vdCBvbmx5IGJ5I</attachment> |
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147 | <attachment mimetype="image/png" id-type="md5">TWFuIGlzIGRpc3Rpbmd1aXNoZWQsIG5vdCBvbmx5IGJ5I</attachment> | |
148 | </attachments> |
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148 | </attachments> | |
149 | </content> |
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149 | </content> | |
150 | <!-- |
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150 | <!-- | |
151 | There can be several signatures for one model. At least one |
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151 | There can be several signatures for one model. At least one | |
152 | signature must be made with the key used in global ID. |
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152 | signature must be made with the key used in global ID. | |
153 | --> |
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153 | --> | |
154 | <signatures> |
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154 | <signatures> | |
155 | <signature key="id1" type="ecdsa" value="dhefhtreh" /> |
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155 | <signature key="id1" type="ecdsa" value="dhefhtreh" /> | |
156 | <signature key="id45" type="ecdsa" value="dsgfgdhefhtreh" /> |
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156 | <signature key="id45" type="ecdsa" value="dsgfgdhefhtreh" /> | |
157 | </signatures> |
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157 | </signatures> | |
158 | <attachment-refs> |
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158 | <attachment-refs> | |
159 | <attachment-ref ref="TWFuIGlzIGRpc3Rpbmd1aXNoZWQsIG5vdCBvbmx5IGJ5IGhpcyByZWFzb24sIGJ1dCBieSB0" |
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159 | <attachment-ref ref="TWFuIGlzIGRpc3Rpbmd1aXNoZWQsIG5vdCBvbmx5IGJ5IGhpcyByZWFzb24sIGJ1dCBieSB0" | |
160 | url="/media/images/12345.png" /> |
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160 | url="/media/images/12345.png" /> | |
161 | </attachment-refs> |
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161 | </attachment-refs> | |
162 | </model> |
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162 | </model> | |
163 | <model name="post"> |
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163 | <model name="post"> | |
164 | <content> |
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164 | <content> | |
165 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="id2" /> |
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165 | <id key="id1" type="ecdsa" local-id="id2" /> | |
166 | <title>13</title> |
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166 | <title>13</title> | |
167 | <text>Thirteen</text> |
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167 | <text>Thirteen</text> | |
168 | <pub-time>12</pub-time> |
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168 | <pub-time>12</pub-time> | |
169 | <edit-time>13</edit-time> |
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169 | <edit-time>13</edit-time> | |
170 | <tags> |
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170 | <tags> | |
171 | <tag>tag1</tag> |
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171 | <tag>tag1</tag> | |
172 | </tags> |
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172 | </tags> | |
173 | </content> |
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173 | </content> | |
174 | <signatures> |
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174 | <signatures> | |
175 | <signature key="id2" type="ecdsa" value="dehdfh" /> |
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175 | <signature key="id2" type="ecdsa" value="dehdfh" /> | |
176 | </signatures> |
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176 | </signatures> | |
177 | </model> |
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177 | </model> | |
178 | </models> |
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178 | </models> | |
179 | </response> |
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179 | </response> | |
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181 | ### 3.1.3 put ### |
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181 | ### 3.1.3 put ### | |
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183 | "put" gives a model to the given node (you have no guarantee the node takes |
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183 | "put" gives a model to the given node (you have no guarantee the node takes | |
184 | it, consider you are just advising the node to take your post). This request |
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184 | it, consider you are just advising the node to take your post). This request | |
185 | type is useful in pool where all the nodes try to duplicate all of their data |
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185 | type is useful in pool where all the nodes try to duplicate all of their data | |
186 | across the pool. |
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186 | across the pool. | |
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188 | ## 3.2 Responses ## |
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188 | ## 3.2 Responses ## | |
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190 | ### 3.2.1 "not supported" ### |
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190 | ### 3.2.1 "not supported" ### | |
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192 | If the request if completely not supported, a "not supported" status will be |
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192 | If the request if completely not supported, a "not supported" status will be | |
193 | returned. |
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193 | returned. | |
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195 | ### 3.2.2 "success" ### |
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195 | ### 3.2.2 "success" ### | |
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197 | "success" status means the request was processed and the result is returned. |
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197 | "success" status means the request was processed and the result is returned. | |
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199 | ### 3.2.3 "error" ### |
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199 | ### 3.2.3 "error" ### | |
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201 | If the server knows for sure that the operation cannot be processed, it sends |
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201 | If the server knows for sure that the operation cannot be processed, it sends | |
202 | the "error" status. Additional tags describing the error may be <description> |
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202 | the "error" status. Additional tags describing the error may be <description> | |
203 | and <stack>. |
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203 | and <stack>. |
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