Overview

DON Leidraad provides NeRDS software development guidelines for government projects. It covers architecture decisions, CI/CD, security, privacy, and accessibility to help build compliant, reusable gov software.

How This Skill Works

The skill points you to topic-based references (Agile, Privacy, Security, Open Standards, etc.). Browse the topics and apply the templates and guidelines to architectural decisions, deployment setups, and governance practices in line with NeRDS.

When to Use It

• Guidance when making architectural decisions following NeRDS and Leidraad
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines that align with government guidelines
• Implementing security practices using the referenced security guidelines and tools
• Handling privacy requirements in line with the privacy references (BSN, privacy index)
• Ensuring accessibility compliance and inclusive product design per accessibility references

Quick Start

1. Step 1: Browse the DON Leidraad references by topic (Agile, Privacy, Security, Open Standards, etc.)
2. Step 2: Identify the topics that matter for your project (architecture, CI/CD, privacy, accessibility)
3. Step 3: Apply the relevant guidelines and templates to your project plan and architecture decisions

Best Practices

• Align architecture decisions with NeRDS Leidraad topics and referenced templates
• Incorporate privacy by design using the privacy references (BSN handling, privacy index)
• Use open standards and open-source guidance to improve interoperability
• Implement security controls guided by the security references and PKIoverheid tools
• Prioritize sustainability and reuse by following the duurzaamheid and hergebruik references

Example Use Cases

• Design a cloud-native government app using open standards and Agile guidance
• Set up a CI/CD pipeline with built-in security checks and automated testing per guidelines
• Implement PKIoverheid certificates for secure communications and identity
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity following the Toegankelijk En Inclusief references
• Onboard developers and enable software reuse following remote collaboration guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions