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== Step 1: Determine if a New Microformat is Needed ==
== Step 1: Determine if a New Microformat is Needed ==


Time Required: 1 week


== Step 2: Gather Examples and Similar Projects ==
== Step 2: Gather Examples and Similar Projects ==


Time Required: 1-2 months


== Step 3: Analyze the Examples for Common Attributes ==
== Step 3: Analyze the Examples for Common Attributes ==


Time Required: 1-2 weeks


== Step 4: Document the Analysis on the Wiki and Ask for Feedback ==
== Step 4: Document the Analysis on the Wiki and Ask for Feedback ==


Time Required: 1-2 weeks


== Step 5: Brainstorm Usage Scenarios and Proposals==
== Step 5: Brainstorm Usage Scenarios and Proposals==


Time Required: 2-4 weeks


== Step 6: Write the First Draft ==
== Step 6: Write the First Draft ==


Time Required: 3-7 days


== Step 7: Gather Feedback on First Draft ==
== Step 7: Gather Feedback on First Draft ==


Time Required: 2-4 weeks


== Step 8: Refine ==
== Step 8: Refine ==


Time Required: 3-6 months


== Step 9: Propose Acceptance by the Community ==
== Step 9: Propose Acceptance by the Community ==


Time Required: 1 week


== Step 10: Gather Implementations of the Standard ==
== Step 10: Gather Implementations of the Standard ==

Revision as of 09:56, 20 July 2007

The New Microformat HOW-TO

This HOW-TO provides a step-by-step tutorial in the process of creating a new Microformat from beginning to end.

Step 1: Determine if a New Microformat is Needed

Step 2: Gather Examples and Similar Projects

Step 3: Analyze the Examples for Common Attributes

Step 4: Document the Analysis on the Wiki and Ask for Feedback

Step 5: Brainstorm Usage Scenarios and Proposals

Step 6: Write the First Draft

Step 7: Gather Feedback on First Draft

Step 8: Refine

Step 9: Propose Acceptance by the Community

Step 10: Gather Implementations of the Standard