Most of the project participants didn't come to the project with the kind of skills enumerated, but they reflect the baseline at which we get significant productivity from a contributor. Some of the cultural factors that are harder to describe include:
- being a self-starter, we don't hold hands well
- good diagnostic skills in problem resolution
- being a quick learner
- having a high attention to detail
- low tolerance for bugs and a focus on correctness and security
Identity Provider (V3)
Foundational
- Java Server Programming (intermediate)
- Spring Framework (basic)
- Windows and/or Unix Systems Programming (intermediate)
- XML Processing (fluent)
- HTTP Architecture (fluent)
- Web Single Sign-On Architecture (basic)
Data / IDM Integration
- Distributed Systems (fluent)
- IDM (basic)
- Domain specific knowledge (depends on use case being developed)
Authentication
- Distributed Systems (fluent)
- Expertise with the relevant authentication technology
- Java / Web UI (intermediate)
User Interface Extensions (e.g., Consent, Terms of Use, Administration)
- Java / Web UI (expert)
Packaging / Installation
- Generally involves highly specialized tools / skills with packaging or installation frameworks
SAML Profile Development
- SAML (expert)
- XML Signature / Encryption, TLS, PKI (basic)
- HTTP / SSO (expert)
- Spring Web Flow (basic)
Similar skills required for other protocols (substituting their requirements).
OpenSAML-J (V3)
- SAML (expert)
- Java Programming (intermediate with strong design skills)
- Windows and/or Unix Systems Programming (intermediate)
- XML Processing (expert)
- XML Signature / Encryption, TLS, PKI (expert)
- HTTP Architecture (expert)
- Distributed Systems (fluent)
Centralized Discovery Service
Foundational
- Java Server Programming (intermediate)
- Spring Framework (basic)
- XML Processing (fluent)
- HTTP Architecture (fluent)
User Interface
- Java / Web UI (expert)
Metadata Aggregator
Foundational
- Java programming (intermediate)
- Spring Framework (basic)
Stage Definitions
- XML Processing (fluent)
- XML Signature / Encryption, PKI (basic)
- Domain specific knowledge for relevant SAML extensions
Web Service
- Java Server Programming (intermediate)
- HTTP Architecture (fluent)
Service Provider (V2)
Foundational
- C++ Programming (intermediate, experience with STL a must)
- Windows and/or Unix Systems Programming (intermediate)
- Network Programming (basic)
- XML Processing (fluent)
- HTTP Architecture (fluent)
- Web Single Sign-On Architecture (fluent)
- Apache / IIS / other Extension Programming (intermediate)
Data / IDM Integration
- Distributed Systems (fluent)
- IDM (basic)
- Domain specific knowledge (depends on use case being developed)
Packaging / Installation
- RPM (fluent)
- Windows Installer (fluent)
SAML Profile Development
- SAML (expert)
- XML Signature / Encryption, TLS, PKI (basic)
- HTTP / SSO (expert)
- Spring Web Flow (basic)
Similar skills required for other protocols (substituting their requirements).
OpenSAML-C (V3)
- SAML (expert)
- C++ Programming (intermediate with strong design skills, experience with STL a must)
- Windows and/or Unix Systems Programming (expert)
- XML Processing (expert)
- XML Signature / Encryption, TLS, PKI (expert)
- HTTP Architecture (expert)
- Distributed Systems (fluent)