Set timelines and freeze the spec, with an extension mechanism
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rules for standards makers, you have to set timelines or else things never get done.
Episode 7: Episode 7 00:21:30 (play audio from this timestamp, opens in a new tab)
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Summary
Following Winer's rules for standards-makers, Dave set a hard date to freeze phase one of the namespace. Once new ideas slow to a trickle and compatible software exists, freeze the spec, provide an outlet for new ideas, and drop anything not ready. Developers need a fixed foundation to build on.