# Cool URIs Don't Change: Tim Berners-Lee's 1998 Web Principle

A 1998 article by Tim Berners-Lee, titled "Cool URIs Don't Change," is highlighted, arguing that web addresses should remain stable and permanent. He emphasizes that changing URIs breaks hyperlinks and erodes trust in the web. This principle remains a foundational guideline for web design and information architecture.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.w3.org/Provider/Style/URI) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:32:53 +0000