@misc{rfc5218,
    series =    {Request for Comments},
    number =    5218,
    howpublished =  {RFC 5218},
    publisher = {RFC Editor},
    doi =       {10.17487/RFC5218},
    url =       {https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc5218},
    author =    {Dave Thaler and Dr. Bernard D. Aboba},
    title =     {{What Makes for a Successful Protocol?}},
    pagetotal = 28,
    year =      2008,
    month =     jul,
    abstract =  {The Internet community has specified a large number of protocols to date, and these protocols have achieved varying degrees of success. Based on case studies, this document attempts to ascertain factors that contribute to or hinder a protocol's success. It is hoped that these observations can serve as guidance for future protocol work. This memo provides information for the Internet community.},
}