RFC Standards
Guidelines and templates for writing RFCs
RFC Standards
This section contains guidelines, templates, and standards for writing RFCs at ProficientNowTech.
Documents
Authoring Standards
How to write effective RFCs
RFC Template
Start your RFC from this template
RFC Kinds
Types of RFCs and when to use them
Quick Reference
RFC ID Format
- Platform RFCs:
RFC-{CATEGORY}-{NNNN}(e.g., RFC-IAM-0001) - Product RFCs:
RFC-{NNN}(e.g., RFC-003)
Required Sections
Every RFC MUST include:
- Abstract - Brief summary (2-3 sentences)
- Introduction - Problem statement, goals, non-goals
- Requirements - What must be achieved
- Architecture - Technical design
- Alternatives - What else was considered
RFC 2119 Keywords
Use these keywords to indicate requirement levels:
| Keyword | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MUST | Absolute requirement |
| MUST NOT | Absolute prohibition |
| SHOULD | Recommended |
| SHOULD NOT | Not recommended |
| MAY | Optional |