Analysis and Design of Integration Model for API Management and CI/CD at Directorate General of Taxation

Abstract

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) currently utilizes Application Programming Interface (API) to enhance efficiency in tax data exchange with external parties. DGT is facing challenges due to the rising number of published APIs and the increasing connections from external parties to the DGT system, which necessitates a speedy API issuance process. The objective of this research is to assist the Directorate General of Taxation (DGT) in developing an integrated API management system with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). The system design process is conducted using the Standards and Architectures for E-Government Application (SAGA) framework, encompassing Enterprise Viewpoint, Technology Viewpoint, Computational Viewpoint, Information Viewpoint, and Engineering Viewpoint. A qualitative method is employed, including interviews to gain insights into the existing issues. Additionally, information regarding systems and technologies is documented for gap analysis. The results of this analysis are then utilized to design the architecture of the API management system, applications, and technologies. This research yields a model of the API management system integrated with CI/CD at DGT. The model is developed using 3Scale and Jenkins software. Following validation, the API management system at DGT operates effectively with three DGT API systems and three API users.