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- data type
- In the context of RST, “data type” refers to abstract specifications denoted using an Interface Definition Language. These specifications are used to generate concrete implementations for multiple programming languages.
- package
In the context of RST, “package” refers to a named container, or namespace, the contents of which consists of sub-packages and data types.
Packages are used to organize RST data types into semantic categories such as vision or audition. For a list of all packages, see Data Types.
- sandbox
In RST, “sandbox” refers to the
schema/sandbox
directory and the contained data definitions which are considered experimental. Such definitions are generally subject to change, removal or deprecation without further notice. In addition, promotion to the stable area is possible.The data types which are currently contained in this category are listed in Sandbox Data Types.
- stable
In RST, “stable” refers to the
schema/stable
directory and the contained data definitions which are considered ready for production use. These definitions can only depend on other stable definition and are subject to slow and careful modification and sometimes deprecation.The data types which are currently contained in this category are listed in Stable Data Types.