This is in FAQ format but might be converted into an interactive application of some kind, or at least the home page of this wiki or a top-level web site.
Q: I need a development environment or IDE.
A: IS&T has an enterprise MyEclipse license that anyone can use. Email map-support@mit.edu
Q: What APIs, packages or other tools are available?
A: IS&T provides secure web services and single sign-on for access to authentication and authorization of users. Email map-support@mit.edu
A: IS&T provides a standardized Java framework based around Struts, Spring, and Hibernate, with Maven access. Email map-support@mit.edu
A: IS&T is developing support for PHP/Drupal. Support plan TBD.
Q: How do I manage my source?
A: IS&T currently only provides a Subversion repository and other code-management tools for our staff and affiliates. We can provide assistance with a local Subversion installation. Email map-support@mit.edu.
Q: What kind of application server should I use?
A: IS&T supports a standard web-application server environments for Java. We are developing a PHP/Drupal configuration. Email map-support@mit.edu.
A: IS&T can provide support for MySQL database installations for an IS&T-hosted environment. Email map-support@mit.edu.
A: IS&T provides virtual and physical hosting environments. With these you can build applications that have access to many of our integrated services. Email ops@mit.edu.
Q: How can I access institute data for use in my department's applications?
A: There are many ways but most useful enterprise data is stored in IS&T Data Warehouse. IS&T can help you choose the right solution based on what you are trying to do. Email map-support@mit.edu