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Standards

The "Awesome Standards" project is a curated collection of proposals and standards that define and enhance software, programming languages, and related technologies. This list encompasses a wide range of categories, including language specifications, API standards, best practices, and interoperability guidelines. It serves as a valuable resource for software developers, architects, and researchers who seek to understand and implement industry standards in their projects. By providing access to essential documentation and community discussions, this project empowers users to stay informed about the latest advancements in technology standards. Explore this collection to elevate your understanding and application of software standards.

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Table of Contents

13 sections · 24 projects

Web Technologies

0 projects

APIs

6 projects
gRPCgRPC

A modern, high-performance remote procedure call (RPC) framework that enables transparent client-server communication across multiple languages.

#high-performance#distributed-systems#client-server
Stars44,659
Forks11,130
Last commit1 day ago
RAML SpecRAML Spec

A YAML-based language for designing and documenting HTTP-based RESTful APIs.

#http-apis#api-modeling#yaml
Stars3,858
Forks847
Last commit4 years ago
CloudEvents SpecCloudEvents Spec

A specification for describing event data in common formats to provide interoperability across services, platforms, and systems.

#event-driven-architecture#serverless#cncf
Stars5,736
Forks611
Last commit4 days ago
JSENDJSEND

A simple specification for formatting JSON responses in web APIs to ensure consistent application-level communication.

#web-services#rest-api#api-specification
Stars1,710
Forks136
Last commit4 years ago
Microsoft REST API GuidelinesMicrosoft REST API Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for designing consistent, interoperable, and developer-friendly REST APIs.

#guidelines#microsoft#api
Stars23,255
Forks2,696
Last commit8 months ago
API Security ChecklistAPI Security Checklist

A comprehensive checklist of security countermeasures for designing, testing, and releasing secure APIs.

#web-security#api#oauth2
Stars23,219
Forks2,669
Last commit2 months ago

Programming Languages

6 projects
ECMAScript ProposalsECMAScript Proposals

Official repository tracking the evolution of the ECMAScript (JavaScript) language standard through its proposal stages.

#tc39#proposal#specification-tracking
Stars19,098
Forks743
Last commit4 days ago
KEEPKEEP

A public repository for proposals and design notes that guide the evolution of the Kotlin programming language and its standard library.

#community-driven#proposal-process#language
Stars3,703
Forks380
Last commit2 days ago
Go ProposalsGo Proposals

A repository for Go project design documents and the formal process for proposing changes to the Go language, libraries, and tools.

#development-workflow#proposal-process#design-documents
Stars3,449
Forks397
Last commit1 month ago
Dart DesignDart Design

Official repository for the design and evolution of the Dart programming language.

#dart#programming-language#language-changes
Stars2,901
Forks231
Last commit7 days ago
C# DesignC# Design

The official repository for the design, proposal, and specification of the C# programming language.

#programming-language#ecma-standard#compiler
Stars12,577
Forks1,067
Last commit1 day ago
Zig ProposalsZig Proposals

A general-purpose programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and clarity.

#systems-programming#compile-time-execution#compiler
Stars42,848
Forks3,070
Last commit4 months ago

Tools

6 projects
React RFCsReact RFCs

A formal process for proposing and discussing substantial changes to the React library.

#change-management#library-development#proposal-process
Stars5,794
Forks568
Last commit1 year ago
Vue RFCsVue RFCs

A formal process for proposing and discussing substantial changes to the Vue.js core framework.

#developer-workflow#framework-governance#technical-discussions
Stars4,944
Forks537
Last commit1 year ago
React Native RFCsReact Native RFCs

A community repository for discussing React Native's evolution and proposing new features via RFCs.

#framework-evolution#community-discussions#rfc-process
Stars1,815
Forks147
Last commit7 months ago
OTEPsOTEPs

Cross-language specifications for OpenTelemetry implementations, defining requirements for observability data collection.

#observability#telemetry#logs
Stars4,227
Forks975
Last commit2 days ago
Compose SpecificationCompose Specification

A platform-agnostic standard for defining multi-container applications using a simple Compose file format.

#compose#platform-agnostic#devops
Stars2,655
Forks778
Last commit15 days ago
Fluent SpecsFluent Specs

A localization system designed to unleash the expressive power of natural language through its Fluent Translation List (FTL) syntax.

#natural-language#l10n#internationalization
Stars1,638
Forks46
Last commit1 month ago

Decentralized Systems

3 projects
BOLTsBOLTs

The official specification documents for the Lightning Network, defining the protocol standards for Bitcoin's layer-2 payment system.

#layer-2#lightning#cryptocurrency
Stars2,233
Forks524
Last commit1 month ago
SLIPsSLIPs

A repository of technical specifications and standards for SatoshiLabs projects, extending the Bitcoin Improvement Proposal process.

#key-derivation#hardware-wallet#cryptocurrency
Stars1,672
Forks1,869
Last commit11 days ago
LibP2P SpecsLibP2P Specs

Technical specifications for the libp2p networking stack, defining wire protocols, addressing, and core abstractions for peer-to-peer applications.

#transport-security#dht#networking-protocols
Stars1,764
Forks294
Last commit9 days ago

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