The ebook unicorn: Standards in ebook development

In the nascent field of ebook development, the question of common standards seems like a straightforward puzzle to solve. But developers must deal daily with device fragmentation, increasingly diverse vendors and apps, and mediocre adherence to the specs. Epub2, Epub3, KF8 – how on earth are we to produce one fit file for all the vendors and still sport nicely designed, responsive ebooks? Our panel covers the state of standards compliance and speculates on the best path forward.