Exchange Design Rules and Conventions

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This guide establishes design rules and guidelines for the creation of data exchange definitions and documentation for joint use by Partners exchanging data on the Network. The primary audience for this guide is schema and data exchange developers, Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and implementers. This includes all individuals involved with the design and development of a new or upgraded data exchange including both technical and business experts. This guide applies to all agencies and organizations involved with designing, developing, and implementing data exchange components for the Network.

Current Version: 1.0

Last Revised Date: January 12, 2010

Previous Versions: None. This document is a consolidation of rules and procedures previously published in a number of older guidance documents that have been archived.

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