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Build SDLC with ODF

SDLC principles​

Team SDLC​

Delivery Pod SDLC looks as follows:

Key practices for Delivery Pods include:

  • Release builds from tagged code.
  • Auto-deploy builds from Git.
  • Reuse components shared as JARs.
  • Avoid any changes in Control Tower.
  • Redeploy for any change or bug fix.
  • Have access only to required Git repositories.

Multi-team SDLC​

ODF is designed for adoption by large companies where WorkFusion rolls out SAA programs. Regarding team structure, SAA offers two types of groups:

  • Feature Pods
  • Delivery Pods

ODF enables effective shared code ownership within this team structure. It is critical to establish and follow well-defined processes, as they must align with the following requirements:

  • Security. No organization-internal business solution code can be shared outside the organization.
  • Contribution. It may be beneficial for the organization if WorkFusion accepts some company components or code features. This can save effort during version migrations and simplify or accelerate implementation.
  • Permissions management. Internal repositories should be accessed by the organization's designated groups.
  • Easy start and adoption. ODF must be possible to learn and try before it is deployed to the company's VCS or repository.

Multi-team code ownership is organized as follows:

How to start new ODF-based project​

Below are general steps that the project's technical team should follow when adopting ODF for the fist time in their organization.

Prepare server environment​

LEAD DEVELOPER | ARCHITECT | IT OPERATIONS

  • Patch Control Tower with ODF JAR.
  • Roll out the deployment automation REST service into Control Tower.
  • Add WorkFusion dependencies (from https://repository.workfusion.com) into the organization's local repository.
  • Create the organization's local VCS (Git) repositories:
    • Shareable with other teams (for Feature Pods)
    • Non-shareable (for Delivery Pods)
  • Set up developer access.
  • Agree on and document naming conventions for repositories and modules to be followed by all teams.

Project setup​

LEAD DEVELOPER | ARCHITECT

  • Generate the initial Java project structure from the quickstart archetype (provided by ODF in the repository).
  • Generate all RPA modules (one per automated business application) and other shareable components using the quickstart-module archetype (provided by ODF in the repository).
  • End up with a Maven project containing multiple Maven modules.
  • Verify that the build is successful and can be deployed to server Control Tower.
  • Push the project into the organization's local Git.

Implementation​

ALL DEVELOPERS

  • Each developer checks out the project from the organization's local Git.
  • Project Lead Developers guide the team on where to place shareable vs. non-shareable code.

Release activities​

RELEASE ENGINEER

  • Create a tag in Git.
  • Build a deployable package.
  • Install all modules into the organization's local repository (Nexus).
  • Deploy using the deployment automation REST service into server Control Tower.

Bug fixes in QA, UAT, or PROD​

ALL DEVELOPERS | RELEASE ENGINEER

  • Roll out a local project version from the Git tag of the build where the bug was found.
  • Apply the fix.
  • Create a tag in Git and follow the rest of the release activities.