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The Digital Services Playbook
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Closed johnvndnbrk closed 8 years ago

johnvndnbrk commented 8 years ago

Hello, I am in agreement with just about all that would said on the playbook.cio.gov. As a software developer for VA in a contractor capacity, standards or compliance material are always of interest to me.

I have been benefitting from HTML 5 standards with respect to usability and its positive impact with assistive technologies. My works needs to be 508 compliant, of course, and I am thrilled with how HTML5 has made this easier to realize.

I use Microsoft technologies for a major part of my software development. Using NuGet, Bower, and NPM I have discovered the world of open source and cannot say how much this has helped in so many areas of the SDLC. If I plan on using anything from a JS library to a DI container my first top is to the TRM compliance software site so I can confirm it has been approved and for what version.

If you are looking for additional assistance with this initiative, please let me know. I have been developing mission critical systems for 20 years and continue to find developing software a pleasure.

jeugster commented 8 years ago

Here is the TRM Page for reference. Thanks for leading me to it! http://www.va.gov/TRM/TRMHomePage.asp#

MarinaNitze commented 8 years ago

If you're having challenges getting modern open source technologies on the VA TRM please reach out to me directly. I don't want them caught in a black hole of paperwork. (I am the VA CTO.)

johnvndnbrk commented 8 years ago

That is a very generous offer! Thank You! I need to be careful with using proper channels of communication. Also, I would hate to become a burden unless there is something I could assist you with smile. I would be interested to know if Automapper is being used. I would say about 90% of OSS I have a preference for or background with has been approved. Thank you again, I appreciate it!

MarinaNitze commented 8 years ago

@johnvndnbrk Getting the right tools approved for use at VA is not a burden - it's my job! Happy to help.

julie-s-harvey commented 8 years ago

There are over 800 open source entries on VA's TRM, and growing. That's about 22% of our database.

johnvndnbrk commented 8 years ago

Also, the versions of open source software are either the latest stable version or close to that. From what I see the VA has embraced open source but do so after a review of the software, and then continually thereafter. If the open source software has an active community and broad acceptance, there is a good chance that this software is on the TRM list of approved software.

johnvndnbrk commented 8 years ago

@MarinaMartin - Once again, thank you for your assistance. I reviewed the Automapper OSS and unfortunately they seem to work with bleeding edge technology from Microsoft. They are using DNX SDK rc-final and C# v6. They are also using psake, 7-zip, xunit, Rhino Mocks, etc. and other dependencies which most likely need to be reviewed as well. I will keep an eye out for this but for the moment even I wouldn't be comfortable using this for production applications. I appreciate your support! John

cew821 commented 8 years ago

Thanks for the feedback! I'm going to close this issue, but glad you could connect up and find the content useful. Let us know if you have any suggestions.