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The Custom Development Software Factory (CustomDev) is tailored to VA\u2019s unique software needs, ensuring modern, maintainable solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This segment of the SWF relies on a holistic platform approach, providing teams with a comprehensive set of tools, including cloud hosting services, Continuous Integration\/Continuous Delivery (CI\/CD) pipelines, and additional support functions. Fundamental to CustomDev is its focus on detailed documentation, getting started guides, 1-click deployment for test bed environment(s), shared engineering standards & best practices, and much more. By having these items in place, CustomDev helps promote transparency and ensures that each software delivery platform is scalable and can adapt to future technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All links require PIV or CAG access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CODE VA (Catalog Of Developer Essentials) is the jumping off point for all VA software developers \u2013 contractors and federal employees \u2013 providing relevant technical documentation and self-service activation for shared services and approved software delivery platforms. The developer portal includes platform quick start guides, machine configuration tips\/tricks, easy integration pattern(s) with APIs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2023, the CustomDev team prioritized development platforms that streamline the creation and hosting of products with an integrated suite of tools, cloud services, and CI\/CD pipelines. A new assessment and certification process now evaluates these platforms, ensuring a base level of quality. Platforms are assessed on overall quality of service<\/b> and their performance in the five phases of the software development lifecycle – plan, develop, test, deploy, monitor & operate.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Benefits Integration Platform (BIP) provides VA projects with the efficiency, accuracy, and security they require for seamless integration with reusable services. Furthermore, it consists of modern, scalable, and cloud-based IT infrastructure and a set of high-quality tools that guide project teams through a collaborative network of services. For more information, see the BIP SharePoint Site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lighthouse Delivery Infrastructure<\/strong> (LHDI) platform provides a suite of infrastructure, tools, and development guidelines that enable rapid and secure development, deployment, and operation of high-quality VA APIs and other custom applications within the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC). A core component of the LHDI platform is the Secure Release (SecRel) Pipeline \u2013 which enables development teams to rapidly create a continuous Authorization To Operate (cATO) under the NIST Risk Management Framework. For more information on LHDI\u2019s cATO, see the playbook<\/a> and for documentation see the LHDI Developer Documentation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The VA.gov Platform is the common infrastructure, technical and non-technical components, and processes that support static and interactive content consumed by Veterans via VA.gov. Major pieces of the Platform include a set of APIs that manage communication between a Veteran end user and internal VA resources, an identity and authentication system, the VA.gov Design System, reusable frontend components, a Drupal-based content management system, and an extensive set of documentation and guides. For documentation, see the VA.gov Platform Developer Documentation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n VA Platform One (VAPO) delivers and manages an integrated platform solution with a focus on agility, automation, scale, and appropriate development autonomy. This solution is based on a containerization approach that provides a pathway for traditionally hosted applications to leverage cloud native services, auto-scaling, and repeatable continuous integration\/continuous deployment (CI\/CD) processes. For more information, see the VAPO SharePoint Site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Logo](\"https:\/\/digital.va.gov\/software-factory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/02\/resources-icon_blue.png?w=300\"){kind=icon}
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SWF Certified Custom Development Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Benefits Integration Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lighthouse Delivery Infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
VA.gov Platform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
VA Platform One<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n