Profiling: Model for interoperability, not elegance
Profile only as much as needed; bound complexity; ensure constraints are executable and justified.
Typical challenges in this area:
- Profiles become too strict (or too vague) to interoperate
- Slicing and MustSupport explode complexity
- Constraints lack rationale and are hard to implement
- Examples don’t validate or don’t cover edge cases
The Profiling provide essential capabilities:
Profile Minimalism with Justification
Every constraint must have a reason, an example, and a test; keep profiles lean.
Key Benefits: - Easier adoption - Less validator friction
Slice Explosion Control
Bound slicing complexity using budgets, conventions, and review gates.
Key Benefits: - Avoid brittle profiles - Better tooling performance
Example-Driven Profiling
Use examples as first-class design artifacts; every profile/value set validates and renders.
Key Benefits: - Regression tests - Usable IG