What is the Circle of Standards?

A methodology that enables the successful adoption and continued implementation of standards by addressing their management, related training and communication, and continual review. Learn more.

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Organizations and Efforts

  • Ecma International - Facilitates the timely creation of a wide range of global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Consumer Electronics (CE) standards
  • Email Standards Project - Works with email client developers and the design community to improve web standards support and accessibility in email.
  • Web Standards Project - A grassroots coalition fighting for standards which ensure simple, affordable access to web technologies for all.
  • World Wide Web Consortium - Develops interoperable technologies to lead the Web to its full potential

Recommended Reading

  • Web Redesign 2.0 - This Core Process applies to all design and redesign projects, from the simplest to the most complex.
  • Web Style Guide - A practical guide to help you design Web sites for the long run.

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Using the Circle to Adapt to Web Standards

Adapting to Web Standards: CSS and Ajax for Big Sites

Adapting to Web Standards: CSS and Ajax for Big Sites features an instructional chapter on the Circle of Standards. By Christopher Schmitt, Kimberly Blessing, et al.