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Lessons learnt from the 'Secure by Design' approach adopted by MOD which ensures security is designed into any project delivering capabilities or services.
Introduction ‘Secure by Design’ is becoming mandated across UK government…
The Technology Code of Practice is a set of criteria to help government design, build and buy technology.
How to access public data from the Companies House register using our data products.
Design, build and operate APIs in a consistent way
Find and use timetable, location and fares data for local bus services in England.
This is collated guidance from government websites and independent bodies to help you follow the technology code of practice.
Structuring, designing and publishing your API documentation
Your technology should adapt to future demands and work with existing technologies, processes and infrastructure in your organisation.
Guidance for local authorities and operators of local bus services in England.
Reduce development overhead and time to deployment by standardising how teams design, launch and manage APIs in your organisation.
All essential shared data assets (ESDA) must be assessed for data quality issues, made findable and be available through APIs.
How you can test and manage your API when it is in discovery.
Contact the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) to get a domain for your API on GOV.UK.
This guidance covers the tools and processes you need to help you write your API reference documentation
How you can test and manage your API when it is in alpha development.
This guidance covers how to run your API as a service, including building the team you will need and the lifecycle of your API
Optimise your API service level indicators based on your user needs.
How you can test and manage your API when it is in beta development.
How to manage and support your live API.
Understand the challenges and considerations around using GraphQL such as security, versioning, caching, tooling and team skills.
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