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The recognition of a need for standards dates back many centuries. Probably the earliest example is that of weight standards to ensure uniformity and understanding when purchasing quantities of goods. A highly industrial society naturally develops standards to cope with the compatibility problems of rapid technological change and the need to trade globally.
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Smith, D.J., Wood, K.B. (1989). Current Standards and Guidelines. In: Engineering Quality Software. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1121-5_5
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