[imps] optgroup in option

[Ian Hickson]

On Mon, 13 Oct 2008, Ryan King wrote:
>
> I'm working on updating the ruby part of html5lib to the latest spec and 
> test suite, but ran into what I think is an inconsistency between the 
> two.
> 
> We have a test that where an <optgroup> is nested inside an <option>[1].
> 
> From my reading of the spec, the <optgroup> token should generate an 
> implied </option>[2]. Unless I'm wrong, and we shouldn't be in the 'in 
> body' mode at this point.
> 
> Henri's implementation appears to follow the test suite[3], so I assume 
> that I'm missing something. Any pointers would be appreciated.

The spec changed this recently (r2128, 2008-08-29), as part of the WF2 
changes, to handle <datalist>:

   http://html5.org/tools/web-apps-tracker?from=2127&to=2128

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