FHIR Implementation Guides benefits for developers
summary
Claims that Implementation Guides are computable specs that accelerate development and QA by supplying validated examples, conformance resources and tooling. Uses the MHD IG as an example and delivers mustSupport flags, downloadable FHIR npm package, value sets, concept maps, StructureDefinition profiles and capability statements. Examples are provided as JSON/XML and validated so teams use them as unit tests, to mock partners on test servers, run contract tests with TestScript/TestReport, and attempt code generation and validation against terminology servers — code gen works but requires careful handling.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction to FHIR IGs
- 2:51Structure and dual nature
- 5:33Accessing and versioning
- 8:29Components of an IG
- 12:28Conformance and profiles
- 16:17Development and validation
- 18:58Terminology and mapping
- 21:30Operations and testing
- 24:23Managing IG packages
- 26:26Collaboration and benefits
- 29:35Related resources and wrap-up
- 31:42Q&A session
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