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API Change ProposalInfrastructure Change ProposalEngineering RFC
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Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length7 pages8 pages8 pages
StyleModernModernMinimal

How to choose a RFC template

Request for comments on a technical change. That is the job of the 3 templates on this page, and each one takes a different angle on it.

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Compare API Change Proposal, Infrastructure Change Proposal, and Engineering RFC, all 7 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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Which RFC template should I start with?

Start with API Change Proposal: Propose a public API change, show who it affects and how it stays compatible, and set a decision date for reviewers. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Infrastructure Change Proposal.

How many pages does a RFC need?

The templates here are 7 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a RFC in Google Docs?

Yes. These RFC templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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