Merge 1baf93caf5 into ff1a39e36a

Co-authored-by: Andrew Morgan <1342360+anoadragon453@users.noreply.github.com>

changelogs/client_server/newsfragments/2232.clarification

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+`M_RESOURCE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED` is now listed as a common error code.

changelogs/internal/newsfragments/2222.clarification

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+Clarify vendor prefixing requirements.

changelogs/room_versions/newsfragments/2249.clarification

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+In room versions 3 through 12, clarify that when you have the power to redact, it is possible to redact events that you don't have the power to send.  

content/client-server-api/_index.md

@@ -136,6 +136,17 @@ code if the endpoint is implemented, but the incorrect HTTP method is used.
 {{% added-in v="1.17" %}} The device ID supplied by the application service does
 not belong to the user ID during [identity assertion](/application-service-api/#identity-assertion).
 
+`M_RESOURCE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`
+The request cannot be completed because the homeserver has reached a
+resource limit imposed on it. For example, a homeserver held in a shared
+hosting environment may reach a resource limit if it starts using too
+much memory or disk space. The error MUST have an `admin_contact` field
+to provide the user receiving the error a place to reach out to.
+Typically, this error will appear on routes which attempt to modify
+state (e.g.: sending messages, account data, etc) and not routes which
+only read state (e.g.: [`/sync`](#get_matrixclientv3sync),
+[`/user/{userId}/account_data/{type}`](#get_matrixclientv3useruseridaccount_datatype), etc).
+
 `M_UNKNOWN`
 An unknown error has occurred.
 
@@ -221,17 +232,6 @@ The request or entity was too large.
 The resource being requested is reserved by an application service, or
 the application service making the request has not created the resource.
 
-`M_RESOURCE_LIMIT_EXCEEDED`
-The request cannot be completed because the homeserver has reached a
-resource limit imposed on it. For example, a homeserver held in a shared
-hosting environment may reach a resource limit if it starts using too
-much memory or disk space. The error MUST have an `admin_contact` field
-to provide the user receiving the error a place to reach out to.
-Typically, this error will appear on routes which attempt to modify
-state (e.g.: sending messages, account data, etc) and not routes which
-only read state (e.g.: [`/sync`](#get_matrixclientv3sync),
-[`/user/{userId}/account_data/{type}`](#get_matrixclientv3useruseridaccount_datatype), etc).
-
 `M_CANNOT_LEAVE_SERVER_NOTICE_ROOM`
 The user is unable to reject an invite to join the server notices room.
 See the [Server Notices](#server-notices) module for more information.

content/proposals.md

@@ -408,41 +408,9 @@ development or testing data.
 that a particular MSC works) do not have to follow this process.
 
 1.  Have an idea for a feature.
-1.  Implement the feature using unstable endpoints, vendor prefixes, and
+1.  Implement the feature using [unstable endpoints, vendor prefixes, and
-    unstable feature flags as appropriate.
+    unstable feature flags](#unstable-endpoints-features-and-vendor-prefixes)
-    -   When using unstable endpoints, they MUST include a vendor
+    as appropriate.
-        prefix. For example:
-        `/_matrix/client/unstable/com.example/login`. Vendor prefixes
-        throughout Matrix always use the Java package naming convention.
-        The MSC for the feature should identify which preferred vendor
-        prefix is to be used by early adopters.
-    -   Note that unstable namespaces do not automatically inherit
-        endpoints from stable namespaces: for example, the fact that
-        `/_matrix/client/r0/sync` exists does not imply that
-        `/_matrix/client/unstable/com.example/sync` exists.
-    -   If the client needs to be sure the server supports the feature,
-        an unstable feature flag that MUST be vendor prefixed is to be
-        used. This kind of flag shows up in the `unstable_features`
-        section of `/versions` as, for example, `com.example.new_login`.
-        The MSC for the feature should identify which preferred feature
-        flag is to be used by early adopters.
-    -   When using this approach correctly, the implementation can
-        ship/release the feature at any time, so long as the
-        implementation is able to accept the technical debt that results
-        from needing to provide adequate backwards and forwards
-        compatibility. The implementation MUST support the flag (and
-        server-side implementation) disappearing and be generally safe
-        for users. Note that implementations early in the MSC review
-        process may also be required to provide backwards compatibility
-        with earlier editions of the proposal.
-    -   If the implementation cannot support the technical debt (or if
-        it's impossible to provide forwards/backwards compatibility -
-        e.g. a user authentication change which can't be safely rolled
-        back), the implementation should not attempt to implement the
-        feature and should instead wait for a spec release.
-    -   If at any point after early release, the idea changes in a
-        backwards-incompatible way, the feature flag should also change
-        so that implementations can adapt as needed.
 1.  In parallel, or ahead of implementation, open an MSC and solicit
     review per above.
 1.  Before FCP can be called, the Spec Core Team will require evidence
@@ -452,10 +420,7 @@ that a particular MSC works) do not have to follow this process.
     forwards/backwards compatibility concerns mentioned here.
 1.  The FCP process is completed, and assuming nothing is flagged the
     MSC lands.
-1.  Implementations can now switch to using stable prefixes
+1.  Implementations can now switch to using stable prefixes, assuming that the change
-    (for example, for an endpoint, moving from
-    `/unstable/org.matrix.mscxxxx/frobnicate`
-    to `/v1/frobnicate`), assuming that the change
     is backwards compatible with older implementations. In the rare occasion
     where backwards compatibility is not possible without a new spec release,
     implementations should continue to use unstable prefixes.
@@ -471,13 +436,6 @@ that a particular MSC works) do not have to follow this process.
     started supporting the new spec release, some noise should be raised
     in the general direction of the implementation.
 
-{{% boxes/note %}}
-MSCs MUST still describe what the stable endpoints/feature looks like
-with a note towards the bottom for what the unstable feature
-flag/prefixes are. For example, an MSC would propose `/_matrix/client/r0/new/endpoint`, not `/_matrix/client/unstable/
-com.example/new/endpoint`.
-{{% /boxes/note %}}
-
 In summary:
 
 -   Implementations MUST NOT use stable endpoints before the MSC has
@@ -489,14 +447,90 @@ In summary:
 -   Implementations SHOULD be wary of the technical debt they are
     incurring by moving faster than the spec.
 -   The vendor prefix is chosen by the developer of the feature, using
-    the Java package naming convention. The foundation's preferred
+    the Java package naming convention.
-    vendor prefix is `org.matrix`.
 -   The vendor prefixes, unstable feature flags, and unstable endpoints
     should be included in the MSC, though the MSC MUST be written in a
     way that proposes new stable endpoints. Typically this is solved by
     a small table at the bottom mapping the various values from stable
     to unstable.
 
+#### Unstable endpoints, features and vendor prefixes
+
+Unstable endpoints MUST use `/unstable` as the endpoint version and a
+vendor prefix in Java package naming format. For example:
+`/_matrix/client/unstable/com.example.mscxxxx/login`.
+
+{{% boxes/note %}}
+Proposal authors operating with a Matrix.org Foundation mandate SHOULD use
+a vendor prefix within the `org.matrix` namespace. This namespace is otherwise
+restricted. Authors who don't own a domain MAY use the `io.github` namespace
+instead.
+{{% /boxes/note %}}
+
+Note that unstable namespaces do not automatically inherit endpoints from
+stable namespaces: for example, the fact that `/_matrix/client/v3/sync`
+exists does not imply that `/_matrix/client/unstable/com.example.mscxxxx/sync`
+exists.
+
+Vendor prefixes MUST also be used for:
+
+-   New parameters on existing endpoints. For example:
+    `/_matrix/client/v3/publicRooms?com.example.mscxxxx.ordered_by=member_count`.
+-   New properties in existing JSON objects. For example:
+
+    ```json
+    {
+      "avatar_url": "mxc://matrix.org/SDGdghriugerRg",
+      "displayname": "Alice Margatroid",
+      "com.example.mscxxxx.phone": [{
+        "type": "landline",
+        "number": "+1-206-555-7000"
+      }],
+      ...
+    }
+    ```
+
+-   New values for existing parameters or properties. For example:
+
+    ```json
+    {
+      "errcode": "COM.EXAMPLE.MSCXXXX.M_INVALID_EMAIL",
+      "error": "The email address you provided is invalid."
+    }
+    ```
+
+If the client needs to be sure the server supports the feature, an
+unstable feature flag that MUST also be vendor prefixed is to be used.
+This flag shows up in the `unstable_features` section of
+[`/_matrix/client/versions`](/client-server-api/#get_matrixclientversions)
+as, for example, `com.example.mscxxxx.new_login`.
+
+{{% boxes/note %}}
+MSCs MUST still describe what the stable endpoints/feature looks like
+with a note towards the bottom for what the unstable feature
+flag/prefixes are. For example, an MSC would propose `/_matrix/client/v1/new/endpoint`,
+not `/_matrix/client/unstable/com.example.mscxxxx/new/endpoint`.
+{{% /boxes/note %}}
+
+When using this approach correctly, the implementation can release
+the feature at any time, so long as the implementation is able to
+accept the technical debt that results from needing to provide
+adequate backwards and forwards compatibility. The implementation
+MUST support the flag (and server-side implementation) disappearing
+and be generally safe for users. Note that implementations early in
+the MSC review process may also be required to provide backwards
+compatibility with earlier editions of the proposal.
+
+If the implementation cannot support the technical debt (or if it's
+impossible to provide forwards/backwards compatibility - e.g. a user
+authentication change which can't be safely rolled back), the
+implementation should not attempt to implement the feature and should
+instead wait for a spec release.
+
+If at any point after early release, the idea changes in a
+backwards-incompatible way, the feature flag should also change so
+that implementations can adapt as needed.
+
 ### Placeholder MSCs
 
 Some proposals may contain security-sensitive or private context which can't be

content/rooms/fragments/v3-handling-redactions.md

@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ is met:
 2. The domain of the redaction event's `sender` matches that of the
    original event's `sender`.
 
+Note that the first condition holds true even when the `sender` doesn't have a
+high enough power level to send the type of event that they're redacting.
+
 If the server would apply a redaction, the redaction event is also sent
 to clients. Otherwise, the server simply waits for a valid partner event
 to arrive where it can then re-check the above.