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The foundational approach and design principles of the DIGIT platform |
DIGIT is designed to ensure it addresses all the issues linked to traditional application-based approach and enable sustainable digital transformation at speed and scale. DIGIT design principles also keep in mind the low state capacity in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) hence there is special emphasis on Minimal and Ease of Use.
The foundational capabilities of the platform adhere to the following principles illustrated in the diagram below:
A brief explanation of each tenet is given below:
- Interoperable
- Syntactic Interoperability
- Define common data formats and communication protocol
- Semantic Interoperability
- Define common meanings of terms
- Syntactic Interoperability
- Unbundle
- Loose Coupling
- Single responsibility
- Open closed principle
- Loose Coupling
- Minimal
- Scalable
- Secure and Reliable
- Open and Standards Driven
- Ease of Use
- Inclusive