Oct 31, 2023 - Alignment Meeting # 24

Exposing UI’s of Building Blocks:

• The need to expose the UI’s of BB’s in the sandbox environment was discussed.

• This would allow users to directly use or at least view the interfaces of the building blocks, providing a complete understanding of all features beyond the USCT use case.

• Security concerns associated with this exposure were also discussed.

Documentation Requirements:

• There was a discussion on the need for proper documentation in the GovStack Gitbook, specifically under the building blocks section or the sandbox section.

• This documentation should include details on customizations made for each BB DPG to meet GovStack specifications, along with a summary of lessons learned and challenges faced during customization.

Security and Access Control:

• Discussed security concerns and access control mechanisms for the BB implementations.

• The possibility of creating a view-only user role and ensuring secure public exposure of UIs without compromising the system was a significant point of discussion.

Integration and Deployment Issues:

• Discussions on how BB’s are integrated and deployed in the sandbox environment - need to ensure that the deployment is comprehensive and GovStack compliant, allowing for the demonstration of a wide range of features beyond the USCT use case.

Centralized vs. Decentralized Authorization:

• Discussions around whether there should be a centralized point of authorization in GovStack.

• Different perspectives were shared on the benefits of centralized vs. decentralized authorization mechanisms.

• Mention of role-based access control and where these roles should be stored and managed within the system.

User Experience and Usability:

• Discussions on how to make the system user-friendly and accessible using walkthroughs, documentation, and demo presentations to enhance user understanding and interaction with the system.

Customization and Compliance with GovStack Specifications:

• The need for detailed documentation on the type and extent of customizations, API changes, and the impact on messaging flows and configurations was emphasized.