When new terms are defined, they are marked in bold, and terms are capitalized thereafter.
EXAMPLE 1:
NGSI-LD Linked Entity , Linked Entity .
API Parameter names are always in lowercase.
EXAMPLE 2:
options .
Entity Types are defined using lowercase but with a starting capital letter.
EXAMPLE 3:
Vehicle, Building, ParkingSpace.
JSON-LD nodes and terms are always defined using camel case notation starting with lower case.
EXAMPLE 4:
createdAt , value , unitCode .
When referring to special terms, data types or words defined previously in the present document or by other referenced specifications, italics format is used.
EXAMPLE 5:
ListRelationship, GeoProperty, Geometry, Second, Number .
When referring to literal strings double quotes are used.
EXAMPLE 6:
“application/json” , “Subscription” .
When referring to the JSON-LD Context the mnemonic text string @context is used as a placeholder.
All the dates and times are given in UTC format.
EXAMPLE 7:
2018-02-09T11:00:00Z .
The measurement units used in the API are those defined by the International System of Units.
EXAMPLE 8:
The distance in geo-queries is provided in meters.
When defining application-specific elements or API extensions the same conventions and syntax guidelines should be followed.