Oh no, no. There is something particular to standardize: namely something that is already out there and working.
Secondly, if there are multiple such somethings that are out there and working, but are not compatible, then this is where the standard is really in its own element, to help iron out that situation and improve interoperability.
In this second area, the standard may engage in a bit of invention. Pure, unprompted invention is something ISO standards should eschew.
Oh no, no. There is something particular to standardize: namely something that is already out there and working.
Secondly, if there are multiple such somethings that are out there and working, but are not compatible, then this is where the standard is really in its own element, to help iron out that situation and improve interoperability.
In this second area, the standard may engage in a bit of invention. Pure, unprompted invention is something ISO standards should eschew.