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Recommended process for making architectural decisions Effective architectural decision-making involves a systematic approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for government software systems Identify Stakeholders: Engage key stakeholders, including gov...

Why document software architecture Documentation is a crucial aspect of software architecture as it facilitates communication, understanding, and maintenance of complex systems: Communication: Documentation serves as a bridge between architects, developers...

Guidance for selecting appropriate tools for different architectural components Selecting the right technologies and frameworks is crucial to achieving the desired functionality, performance, and maintainability in government software systems: Consider Req...

Collaboration and governance among government agencies Collaboration and governance play a critical role in ensuring that software architecture decisions align with organizational objectives and standards: Consistency: Collaboration ensures that architectu...

To ensure that government agencies have access to reliable sources of information and guidance, consider including the following references and resources: ISO/IEC 42010: International standard for describing the architecture of software-intensive systems. I...

Appendix 1. A checklist Use this checklist to ensure that your agency effectively implements the software architecture guidelines. Principles: Modularity: Are software components designed to be modular, with well-defined interfaces? Scalability: Have you...

Recommended CMS: TYPO3 All Government of Rwanda websites should be developed using TYPO3, an open-source, enterprise-level Content Management System (CMS). TYPO3 has been selected for its reliability, scalability, and security features, which make it particul...

Establish clear rules for logo usage, color palette, and cultural patterns that maintain brand integrity and enhance visual coherence. Logo Text & Symbol Spacings, Proportions & Safety Areas Symbol and Text Spacing: 1/3 Symbol HeightText size: 1/2 Symbol...

Typography plays a key role in readability, accessibility, and overall presentation of information. Inter: Google Font (Recommended) Inter is a modern, highly legible sans-serif font designed by Rasmus Andersson, optimized for digital interfaces. With tall...

Main Menu Main Navigation Purpose: Serves as the primary navigation for the site, guiding users to the most important sections of the website Use clear, descriptive labels for each level menu item, avoid jargon to ensure language is understandable by an...

Search trigger & form Rules: Use a universally recognized search icon (magnifying glass) in the header and ensure icon is easily clickable/tappable and stands out from the other header elements Provide an accessible label using area-label to describe the...

Grid Bootstrap Grid System Purpose: Content should support responsive design and should be organized in a visually harmonious way, using Bootstrap Use Bootstrap’s .container class for fixed-width or  .container-fluid class for full-width to wrap the page ...

Voice Copywriting Style Purpose: These recommendations will ensure that the website content remains consistent, accessible, and engaging for a diverse audience Tone and Voice Use plain language that is easy to understand. Government websites should avoi...

Desktop Desktop Design Purpose: These recommendations will ensure that the website maintain a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms. Grid and Containers Use the same container and grid system (e.g., Bootstrap’s grid system) across all ...

Standards Accessibility Standards These guidelines establish a high-level framework to ensure that all government websites are accessible, user friendly, and fully compliant with WCAG 2.2 standards. They should be used alongside our detailed supplementary do...

Privacy Policy Purpose: Clearly communicate how user data is collected, used, stored, and protected Transparency and Compliance Requirements Clearly communicate how user data is collected, used, stored, and protected Outline the types of data collected (...

404 Error 404 Page Purpose: Clearly communicate that the requested page cannot be found, and guide users back to relevant or familiar sections of the site. Display and Visual Elements Clearly display the “404” error code along with a concise, friendly me...

Security TYPO3’s Built-In Security Purpose: Ensure robust protection of user data and safeguard government websites against security threats Secure Authentication & Role-Based Access Control TYPO3 provides secure login mechanisms, support for multi-factor ...

Purpose: This section leverages TYPO3’s built-in capabilities while incorporating additional enhancements like schema markup, keyword optimization, and proper sitemap and robots.txt configuration Metadata and On-Page SEO Ensure every page includes a unique...

Purpose: To gain comprehensive insights into website performance and user behavior, this section outlines the implementation of a centralized analytics platform. The goal is to standardize tracking and reporting across all websites, enabling informed decision-...