Content negotiation styles

We use CN style to denote a particular manner or technique by which the content negotiation process is carried out. This includes how the negotiation is conducted and which of the content negotiation parties makes the choice of which variant to select. In our study, we identified six CN styles: proactive, reactive, transparent, active, conditional, adaptive.
In each of the styles cited below you will find:
  • A description of the style.
  • An example of content negotiation using that style.
  • A list of advantages and disadvantages of that style.
  • Relevant references where the style was introduced or mentioned.

Styles