Standard¶
A standard, in the context of programming languages and software development, refers to a de facto set of rules, specifications, or guidelines that ensure consistency, interoperability, and quality.
Standards are established to:
Define Behavior: specify how a language, library, or protocol should work
Ensure Interoperability: allow different implementations to work together seamlessly
Promote Best Practices: encourage reliability, security, and maintainability
Facilitate Adoption: provide a common reference for developers, vendors, and users
Standards emerge from practice, or are specified first, then implemented.
Related : Audit, Best Practices, Compliance, WHATWG
