Standardizing JavaScript - History, Process, and Implications

Explore the intricacies of JavaScript standardization in this 27-minute conference talk from View Source 2019. Dive deep into the standards process, its historical context, and the economic and policy implications surrounding the JavaScript standard. Learn about TC39, the committee responsible for evolving JavaScript, and understand the proposal system for language features. Discover the connections between JavaScript and other web standards, and gain insights into the broader landscape of standardization. Trace the history of standards from the Industrial Revolution to modern times, examining how mismatched infrastructure led to the need for standardization. Understand the role of various entities in creating and maintaining standards, including government procurement, industry bodies, and international organizations. Explore the purposes of standards, such as ensuring compliance, facilitating product interoperability, and shaping public policy. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the governance structures and review processes that underpin the standardization of JavaScript and other technologies.

Intro
What is TC39
Proposals
Other Web Standards
Why TC39
History of standards
Industrial Revolution
Mismatched Infrastructure
Who stepped up
What is a standard
Government Procurement
Support Compliance
Publish Specifications
Market Development
Product Interoperability
Market Creation
Public Policy
Requirements
National Standards Bodies
Industry Standards Bodies
International Standards Bodies
Governance
Review Period