GOV.UK
Signposting technology security
We’ve updated our security guidance in the Technology Code of Practice so it helps teams build security into their projects from the start.
Tools
At the NHS, we view APIs as services
UPDATED: In this guest post, NHS Digital’s Tony Heap talks about treating APIs as services and what this will mean for service teams. We're also hosting an online workshop to discuss delivering APIs to meet users needs.
Developing GOV.UK with Docker
We’ve switched to using Docker ‘containers’ for our local development environment, which has made it simpler to use and less error-prone.
Why the GOV.UK Design System team changed the input type for numbers
We take a look at why the GOV.UK Design System changed the element it uses for inputting numbers, making it more accessible and easier to use
Reporting back on our Tech Talks: Interoperability and open standards event
Our recent Tech Talks event on interoperability and open standards featured talks from Dan Appelquist, Lorna Mitchell and Kin Lane, and we’re also hosting a couple of events on APIs and data management.
NCSC explores potential security opportunities that can come with using the GDS cloud lock-in guidance
Security researchers from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) expand on the topics of data portability, native cloud services and security associated with cloud lock-in.
Our next cross-government API event on 13 November with DWP
We’ve got our next API and data exchange meet-up coming up in Newcastle on 13 November. It’s being hosted by DWP, and is open to suppliers as well as those from central and local government.
Sharing knowledge at the GDS chatbot and webchat event
Over 30 people from across government attended Government Digital Service’s chatbot and webchat event to discuss user journeys, development and service design, test services and network.
Add your API to the cross-government catalogue
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has created an API catalogue on GitHub to increase transparency across government, start conversations and improve data sharing.
What I like about being a developer at GDS
From new development processes to cultural practices, Chris gives the lowdown on how developing at GDS is different from other organisations.