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This project was started by the ITF in January 2019 in response to the i= ncreasingly diverse usage of data as well as its methods of exchange. Howev= er, after create version 0.1, the ITF began to open the TODS up for feedbac= k, change requests, questions and input from a select number of stakeholder= s within the wider Tennis community. This is because, for Open Data Standar= ds to be successful, they need to be fit for purpose worldwide, rather than= just being able to fill our specific needs. Put simply, this project will = not succeed without significant input, requiring an investment of time and = effort from anyone who handles data in the sport of tennis.
The project method follows a development cycle not dissimilar to Agile S= print in that we have no set end date or specifically defined functional re= quirements. Instead we focus upon continuous development and feedback allow= ing for fast-paced change and an end result defined by users, not by the IT= F. Once we forsee no major required changes required in either data fields = or format then we know that we will have the TODS in a stable position= for adoption. Thus far, as a result of the feedback and support we have re= ceived, we have been able to release regular updates to the TODS. Our lates= t version is 0.8, released on the 20th July 2020.
Our first practical usage of the TODS will be in support of sending data= as part of the World Tennis Number (WTN) project. As such, our main s= ource of feedback originally came from the National Associations that were = the early adopters in that project. It has since extended to include:
Although there will be a stable version from which to begin adoption, th= e TODS will always remain live, to ensure that it reflects the newest techn= ological data needs of the sport.
The TODS are still in the cycle of review and development to incorporate= the comments, thoughts and changes that have been suggested. We also conti= nue to improve and expand our support documentation to better assist people= in understanding the project and to prepare for adoption so that they can = start using the standards.
Version Details:
If anyone wants to input a change request they can do so. If the change = is complex or large, we may require a detailed explanation of the extent of= the change and an example of how the change element should be within the T= ODS.
Each change goes under review and is weighed using the principles of the TODS.
If you have any questions or want to be involved in the project, please = do contact us at ITFTODS@itftennis.com .
As part of the adoption process, the ITF is looking to create a st= eering committee who will help determine future changes and development. Al= though we wish to remain on that Committee and we are happy to continue to = take on large amount of the development work needed, we want to share respo= nsibility for the future development of the TODS so that they can fairly re= view all new ideas and changes.
We will provide more detail here once we move into our initial adoption = phase.