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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.