Standardization
Standardization is the process of developing and implementing technical standards to ensure consistency, interoperability, safety, and quality across products, systems, or processes. It involves establishing agreed-upon specifications, guidelines, or characteristics to facilitate collaboration and reduce complexity in development and deployment. In technology, it enables different components or services to work together seamlessly, such as through protocols like HTTP or data formats like JSON.
Developers should learn and apply standardization to build interoperable, maintainable, and scalable systems, especially in collaborative or multi-vendor environments. It is crucial for ensuring compatibility across platforms, reducing development time by reusing established practices, and enhancing security through tested protocols. Key use cases include web development with W3C standards, API design with RESTful principles, and data exchange using formats like XML or JSON.