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Software

Vision

Agile software that quickly adapts to mission needs while consistently adhering to DoD and industry standards and formats.

Essential Self-Assessment Questions

  • How do we align our software development timelines with mission-critical needs to ensure timely delivery?
  • What is our strategy for integrating modern software development practices, such as DevSecOps, to enhance agility and security?
  • Is our software scalable and interoperable to support future mission growth and evolving requirements?
  • How do we implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline updates and improvements?
  • Does the software currently meet mission needs while allowing for flexibility to accommodate future technological advancements?

Resources and Links

DoD Software Modernization Implementation Plan Summary

Describes the flexible oversight foundation that will allow for the continuous planning and management of software modernization.

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DoD Enterprise Software Initiative

Enables aggregation of software requirements and promotes the use of Enterprise Software Agreements that leverage the DoD’s buying power.

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Systems Engineering and Architecture - Software Engineering

Guidance on software engineering best practices and architecture within the DoD, offering frameworks and standards essential for developing secure, scalable, and mission-aligned software solutions.

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GAO Report on DoD Software Licenses

Recommendations on how the DoD can fully address identifying, analyzing, and mitigating the impacts of restrictive software licensing practices.

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Cloud.mil - What is DevSecOps?

An overview of DevSecOps practices within the DoD, detailing how integrating security into development and operations enhances agility, resilience, and security in software development for mission-critical applications.

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Defense Innovation Board's "Ten Commandments of Software"

Offers best practices for software development within the DoD, focusing on principles that ensure efficiency, security, and scalability in software projects.

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