charter.md

charter.md

W3C Charter for Social Web Working Group: ActivityPub 2.0 and Activity Streams 3

1. Introduction
   • Background and motivation for the Social Web Working Group
   • The role of ActivityPub 2.0 and Activity Streams 3 in the evolution of the social web
2. Scope and Objectives
   • Define the scope of the Social Web Working Group
   • List the objectives and goals of the working group
3. Key Deliverables
   • ActivityPub 2.0 Specification
     • Enhancements to the current ActivityPub protocol
     • Addressing limitations and shortcomings of ActivityPub 1.0
     • Integration of new features and technologies
   • Activity Streams 3 Specification
     • Enhancements to the Activity Streams 2.0 data model
     • Improved data representation and expressiveness
     • Incorporation of additional use cases and requirements
4. Dependencies and Coordination with Other Working Groups
   • List related W3C working groups and their relevance to the Social Web Working Group
   • Define collaboration and coordination strategies with other working groups
5. Participation and Membership
   • Requirements for membership in the Social Web Working Group
   • Expected time commitment and contributions from members
   • Encouraging diversity and inclusion in the working group
6. Communication and Meetings
   • Channels of communication (mailing lists, forums, chat rooms, etc.)
   • Frequency and format of meetings (virtual, face-to-face, etc.)
   • Decision-making processes and consensus-building strategies
7. Intellectual Property and Licensing
   • W3C Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy
   • Licensing requirements for contributions to ActivityPub 2.0 and Activity Streams 3
8. Timeline and Milestones
   • Establish a timeline for the development of ActivityPub 2.0 and Activity Streams 3
   • Define milestones and target dates for key deliverables
9. Success Criteria
   • Define measurable criteria for the success of the Social Web Working Group
   • Expected outcomes and impact on the social web ecosystem
10. Charter Review and Updates
    • Periodic review of the charter and its objectives
    • Process for updating the charter based on feedback and changing requirements

By establishing a clear charter for the Social Web Working Group, W3C will facilitate the development and adoption of ActivityPub 2.0 and Activity Streams 3, fostering innovation and growth within the social web ecosystem.