Technology plays a vital role in supporting learning, research, and administrative activities. To ensure that our systems and services are reliable, secure, and efficient, Dx must follow best practices. We should adopt and promote industry standards in every facet of our work. High standards ensure that we are delivering high-quality products and services, that we are meeting the needs of our users, and that we are adhering to timelines and budgets. Using best practices increases our ability to collaborate with partners; additionally, the resulting products can integrate better with other products due to common development frameworks.