Architecture
Modular systems, well-defined interfaces, portable deployment, observability, and documented decision records.
Technology
Technology decisions are driven by mission fit, accessibility, security, interoperability, and long-term ownership.
Engineering practice
Architecture and process work together to create software that can be operated, tested, changed, and trusted.
Modular systems, well-defined interfaces, portable deployment, observability, and documented decision records.
Human-in-the-loop automation, data boundaries, evaluation, auditability, and mission-appropriate model selection.
Semantic structure, keyboard operation, screen reader support, clear language, contrast, and automated plus manual testing.
Versioned infrastructure, continuous integration, automated checks, repeatable releases, and dependency management.
Least privilege, secure defaults, secrets management, threat-aware design, logging, and vulnerability remediation.
Unit, integration, end-to-end, accessibility, performance, and regression coverage sized to system risk.
Modern web stack
We favor widely supported tools and architectures that government teams and partners can sustain.
Accessibility standard
Accessible delivery is a continuous engineering discipline. TAPS targets WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 conformance for user-facing systems.
Technical exchange