Talk:Data element

Proposal to merge in Data element name and Data element definition
Since the Data element article is very short, I propose that we merge the separate articles on Data element name and Data element definition as sections in this one article. Separately, I propose that some of the examples of naming in ISO/IEC 11179 be merged into Data element name, and ultimately into here. RayGates 22:38, 22 January 2006 (UTC)


 * I would like to keep the Data element definition page separate. I would like to be able to link to it seperately and add use cases to extend the article.  I agree that Data element is short but I propose we can extend it.  - Dan Feb. 1st


 * O.K., Dan. I have removed the merge templates. RayGates 01:27, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

Overly idealistic?
Isn't the definition of "precise definition & precise semantics" way too optimistic? In an ideal world I'd agree, but in the real world things often tend to be highly imprecise & ambiguous semantics. Just my experience. DEddy (talk) 14:24, 14 January 2009 (UTC)