All Guidelines and Documentation

11/05/25 23:11   |  All Guidelines and Documentation  |  C. Choosing the right technology

The purpose of this guide is to explain all the necessary actions that need to be taken and prerequisites that have to be met by a service delivery team to collaborate, develop and deploy a new service or a ‘bucket’ of services on the DSF infrastructure (currently an Azure AKS Cluster) using the DSF Service Standard and DSF Design System.

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Design your services using GOV.CY styles, components and patterns.

Use the Design System to make your service consistent with GOV.CY and avoid repeating work that’s already been done. The Design System makes it easy for digital teams to build accessible, consistent, and performant services and products to meet Cyprus’ needs.

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A CHANGELOG (change log) is a structured record that documents changes made to a digital service over time. It acts as a chronological logbook, detailing modifications, enhancements, bug fixes, and iterations that occur during the digital service’s development lifecycle.

12/09/23 09:22   |  All Guidelines and Documentation  |  C. Choosing the right technology

A README file is a fundamental component of any digital service, providing essential information to users, collaborators, and maintainers.

22/03/23 11:07   |  All Guidelines and Documentation  |  C. Choosing the right technology

A DPIA is a process that helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with processing personal data. It is essentially a risk assessment that evaluates the impact of data processing activities on individuals’ privacy and data protection rights. DPIAs are a legal requirement under GDPR for certain processing activities, such as those involving sensitive data or systematic monitoring of individuals.

24/02/23 12:08   |  A. Understanding User Needs  |  All Guidelines and Documentation

The discovery phase is the initial stage of any service development and a crucial step in the design process; it allows for a deeper understanding of the problem that the service aims to solve, as well as the needs and expectations of the users who will be using it. This phase could last up to 8 weeks. The duration can vary depending on the complexity and novelty of the problem.

24/02/23 12:03   |  A. Understanding User Needs  |  All Guidelines and Documentation

Accessibility in design allows users of diverse abilities to navigate, understand, and use an electronic Service. Improving a product’s accessibility can enhance its usability for all users, including those with low vision, blindness, hearing impairments, cognitive impairments, motor impairments or situational disabilities

24/02/23 12:02   |  All Guidelines and Documentation  |  C. Choosing the right technology

A quick start template for creating a sample DSF service (Request an email and mobile change)

24/02/23 12:01   |  All Guidelines and Documentation  |  C. Choosing the right technology

The API template provides a robust and secure foundation for developing RESTful APIs that adhere to DSF API Standards.