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ONIONs Problem Statement
draft-xie-onions-problem-statement-01

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Authors Chongfeng Xie , Sun Qiong , Benoît Claise , Linda Dunbar , Luis M. Contreras
Last updated 2026-01-17
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Abstract

Exposure of network and service abstractions to external systems via YANG-based APIs has become an important means for operators to enhance their competitiveness. Despite the availability of numerous YANG data models, operators continue to face significant challenges in operationalizing these APIs in a consistent, scalable, and interoperable manner. Based on a typical use case, this document describes the problem space associated with operationalizing YANG- based service APIs, drawing on operator experience, IAB workshop findings to motivate requirements for improving API predictability and operational effectiveness through the upcoming ONIONS WG. In addition, it intends to gather operational needs and motivations for network and service abstractions to inform YANG data model refresh work.

Authors

Chongfeng Xie
Sun Qiong
Benoît Claise
Linda Dunbar
Luis M. Contreras

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